Burton on Trent STW - Major Wastewater Treatment Plant in South Derbyshire, England

Burton on Trent STW is a major wastewater treatment facility located in South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England, serving a population of approximately 304,000. It is situated near the town of Burton upon Trent and operates within the East Midlands region. As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet stringent standards for nutrient removal and organic matter reduction. The treated effluent is discharged into the River Trent, a major river that flows through the Midlands and joins the River Ouse to form the Humber Estuary. The Humber Estuary is an ecologically important water body supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory bird populations.

The plant discharges into the River Trent, which flows into the Humber Estuary and then the North Sea. The Humber Estuary is a large, ecologically sensitive ecosystem that supports diverse fish species, including salmon and eels, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. Nutrient inputs from wastewater treatment plants in the catchment are managed to prevent eutrophication in the estuary.