ENDON STW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Staffordshire Moorlands, England

ENDON STW is a wastewater treatment facility located in Endon, Staffordshire Moorlands, England. The plant serves a population of around 3,708 and operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 4,500 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 825.53 cubic meters per day. As a secondary treatment plant, ENDON STW provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The facility is part of the United Kingdom's wastewater infrastructure, regulated under the Water Industry Act 1991 and overseen by the Environment Agency. For plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000, secondary treatment is the expected minimum standard. The treated effluent from ENDON STW discharges into local watercourses that ultimately flow into the River Trent, one of the major rivers in the Midlands. The River Trent drains into the Humber Estuary and then the North Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the Trent catchment, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and water supply.

ENDON STW discharges into local streams that are part of the River Trent catchment. The Trent flows eastward through the Midlands, joining the River Ouse to form the Humber Estuary, which empties into the North Sea. The catchment supports a variety of fish species, including salmon and trout, and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, contributing to the health of downstream waters.