GRENDON STW Wastewater Treatment Plant, North Warwickshire, England

GRENDON STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Grendon, North Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England. It serves a population of around 6,346, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under UK regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a UK wastewater facility, GRENDON STW is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet consent conditions set by the Environment Agency, ensuring compliance with water quality objectives. The treated effluent from GRENDON STW is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the River Tame catchment, part of the Trent basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea via the Humber Estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality management. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

GRENDON STW discharges into the River Tame catchment, which flows into the River Trent and then the Humber Estuary, a major ecological feature supporting migratory fish and bird populations. The watershed is influenced by agricultural runoff and urban drainage, making effective treatment crucial for maintaining water quality in downstream habitats.