Chipping Norton Worcester Road STW - West Oxfordshire Wastewater Treatment Plant

Chipping Norton Worcester Road STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England. It serves a population of approximately 8,750 people, making it a medium-sized facility within the UK's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated in the Cotswolds region, an area known for its rolling hills and rural character. As a UK wastewater treatment plant, Chipping Norton Worcester Road STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For a population equivalent of around 8,750, secondary treatment is typically required. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet the standards set by the Environment Agency, which issues discharge permits to control effluent quality and protect receiving waters. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local watercourse, likely a tributary of the River Evenlode, which flows into the River Thames. The Thames eventually reaches the North Sea via the Thames Estuary. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Evenlode and Thames catchments, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into a local watercourse that feeds into the River Evenlode, a tributary of the River Thames. The Thames flows through southern England and empties into the North Sea via the Thames Estuary. The Evenlode catchment supports diverse aquatic habitats, including populations of brown trout and other freshwater species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is important for both wildlife and recreational use.