Overview
CANNOCK STW serves approximately 65,125 people in Cannock Chase, England, as part of the UK's municipal wastewater infrastructure under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations.
CANNOCK STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, England, serving a population of around 65,125. The plant is situated near the town of Cannock and operates within the regulatory framework of the United Kingdom, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) through national regulations. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with potential for tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The UK Environment Agency oversees permitting and compliance, ensuring that treated effluent meets quality standards to protect receiving waters. The plant's treated wastewater likely discharges into local watercourses that feed into the River Trent or River Severn basins, ultimately reaching the North Sea via the Humber Estuary or Bristol Channel. This contributes to the ecological health of downstream habitats, supporting aquatic life and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters local streams that drain into the River Trent or River Severn catchments, both of which flow to the North Sea. These rivers support diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish populations and riparian habitats. The Staffordshire region is characterized by mixed urban and rural land use, and the plant plays a key role in preventing nutrient pollution and maintaining water quality in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
CANNOCK STW is located in Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, England, near the town of Cannock.
CANNOCK STW serves approximately 65,125 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses, likely within the River Trent or River Severn basins, which ultimately flow to the North Sea.
CANNOCK STW operates under the UK's Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The Environment Agency issues permits and enforces compliance.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required if discharging into sensitive areas such as nutrient-vulnerable zones or bathing waters.
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