Overview
CHARFIELD STW is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Charfield, England, serving approximately 3,863 people. It discharges 860.04 cubic meters of treated effluent daily and is located near the coast.
CHARFIELD STW is a wastewater treatment facility located in Charfield, South Gloucestershire, England, within the West of England region. The plant serves a population of around 3,863 people and operates under the regulatory framework of the United Kingdom, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for environmental protection. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required for agglomerations of this size under UK regulations. With a designed capacity of 7,351 cubic meters per day, the facility currently treats an average daily flow of 860.04 cubic meters, indicating ample capacity for current demand. The plant is situated near the coast, which influences its discharge requirements to protect sensitive marine environments. The treated effluent from CHARFIELD STW is discharged into local watercourses that eventually reach the Severn Estuary, a major ecological feature supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, particularly given its proximity to the coast and the sensitive estuarine ecosystem.
Environmental context
CHARFIELD STW discharges into local streams that flow into the River Severn and ultimately the Severn Estuary, a large tidal estuary with significant ecological importance. The estuary supports diverse fish populations, including salmon and eels, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's coastal proximity means its discharge must meet stringent standards to protect this sensitive downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
CHARFIELD STW is located in Charfield, South Gloucestershire, England, near the village of Huntingford. The facility serves the local community within the West of England region.
CHARFIELD STW serves approximately 3,863 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the River Severn and eventually the Severn Estuary. Given its coastal proximity, the discharge is regulated to protect the estuarine environment.
CHARFIELD STW provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for small agglomerations under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a UK plant, CHARFIELD STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. These regulations mandate secondary treatment for inland plants and more stringent treatment for discharges to sensitive areas like the Severn Estuary.
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