ELLESMERE WHARF MEADOW STW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Ellesmere, England

ELLESMERE WHARF MEADOW STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located near Ellesmere in Shropshire, England. The facility serves a population of around 3,890 and operates under the regulatory framework of the UK Environment Agency, which enforces the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) for agglomerations of this size. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the UWWTD for inland freshwater discharges from populations between 2,000 and 10,000. The designed capacity is 6,091 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 866 cubic meters per day, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that feed into the River Dee, which flows through the Dee Valley and ultimately into the Irish Sea near Liverpool. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Dee catchment, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources.

The plant discharges into the River Dee catchment, which drains through the Dee Valley and enters the Irish Sea at the Dee Estuary. The Dee is a major river in Wales and England, supporting salmon, trout, and other freshwater species. The estuary is an important habitat for migratory birds and fish, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution entering this sensitive ecosystem.