Overview
COLEFORD STW serves approximately 26,098 people in Forest of Dean, England. The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring appropriate treatment for inland discharge.
COLEFORD STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England. Serving a population of around 26,098, the facility is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure managed under UK regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit). As a medium-sized agglomeration, it is expected to provide secondary treatment in line with the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which the UK has retained post-Brexit. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with effluent standards for inland waters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the River Wye or the Severn Estuary, contributing to the broader Severn River Basin. The surrounding area is rural and ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a habitat for species such as Atlantic salmon and otters.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the River Wye, which flows into the Severn Estuary, a major tidal inlet of the Bristol Channel. The Wye is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish. The estuary is an important ecological zone for birdlife and marine species. The plant's operations are critical to maintaining water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
COLEFORD STW is located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England, near the A466 road in Newland, Redbrook.
The plant serves approximately 26,098 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the River Wye, which ultimately reaches the Severn Estuary.
The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For inland plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 people, secondary treatment is standard under UK regulations, ensuring compliance with environmental quality standards.
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