EDGMOND STW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin

EDGMOND STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Edgmond, within the Telford and Wrekin area of England, United Kingdom. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,389 and operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for smaller agglomerations. As a secondary treatment facility, EDGMOND STW uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,750 m³/day and currently treats an average of 531.87 m³/day, indicating it operates well within its capacity. The plant is part of the UK's wastewater infrastructure, regulated under the Water Industry Act and overseen by the Environment Agency. The treated effluent from EDGMOND STW is discharged into local rivers that drain into the River Severn catchment, eventually reaching the Bristol Channel. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and the broader Severn Estuary ecosystem.

EDGMOND STW discharges into local watercourses that flow into the River Severn, one of the longest rivers in the UK. The Severn catchment supports a variety of fish species, including salmon and eels, and its estuary is an important habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, safeguarding the ecological health of the downstream environment.