BROUGHTON ASTLEY STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Harborough, Leicestershire

BROUGHTON ASTLEY STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Broughton Astley, near Harborough in Leicestershire, England. It serves a population of around 10,610, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK and EU wastewater directives. As a UK wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive areas. It operates within the regulatory framework set by the Environment Agency. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that form part of the River Soar catchment, which flows into the River Trent and ultimately the Humber Estuary and North Sea. This contributes to the ecological health of the region's freshwater systems and downstream marine environment.

The plant's treated effluent enters local streams within the River Soar catchment, a tributary of the River Trent. The Trent flows into the Humber Estuary, a major ecological feature supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory bird populations. The catchment area includes agricultural and urban land uses, making nutrient management important for preventing eutrophication in downstream waters.