HURLEY STW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in North Warwickshire, England

HURLEY STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Kingsbury, North Warwickshire, England. It serves a population of 3,310 and operates with secondary treatment, discharging an average of 736.92 cubic meters of treated effluent per day. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,500 cubic meters per day. As a secondary treatment facility in England, HURLEY STW operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is part of the national wastewater infrastructure managed by water companies under regulatory oversight from the Environment Agency. The treated effluent from HURLEY STW is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the River Tame, a tributary of the River Trent. The Trent flows into the Humber Estuary and ultimately the North Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of these downstream environments, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.

HURLEY STW discharges into local streams that feed the River Tame, a major tributary of the River Trent. The Trent flows through the Midlands and into the Humber Estuary, a large tidal estuary that supports diverse birdlife and fish populations. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and protect the ecological health of these downstream waters, which are important for biodiversity and water quality in the region.