IBSTOCK STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in North West Leicestershire, England

IBSTOCK STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ibstock, North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England. It serves a population of around 7,709, making it a small to medium agglomeration under UK regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent is discharged into the local river system. As a UK wastewater facility, IBSTOCK STW is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For a plant serving approximately 7,700 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if the receiving water is in a sensitive area. It is expected to meet the regulatory standards for its size. The treated wastewater from IBSTOCK STW likely discharges into a tributary of the River Soar, which flows into the River Trent and eventually the Humber Estuary and North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the ecological health of the downstream river system, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.

IBSTOCK STW discharges into the local river network, which drains into the River Soar, a tributary of the River Trent. The Trent flows into the Humber Estuary, a major ecological area supporting diverse birdlife and fish species. The plant's effluent must meet standards to protect the river's water quality, which is important for downstream habitats and human uses such as fishing and recreation.