KEYNSHAM STW Wastewater Treatment Plant, South Gloucestershire, England

KEYNSHAM STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in South Gloucestershire, England, near the Port Avon Marina. It serves a population of approximately 17,638, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK water industry standards. The plant is situated in the West of England region, an area with a mix of urban and rural settings. As a UK wastewater facility, KEYNSHAM STW operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with some incorporating tertiary processes to meet stringent environmental standards. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megalitres per day), indicating the plant's treatment capability. The treated effluent from KEYNSHAM STW is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately reaching the River Avon and then the Severn Estuary. This estuary is ecologically important, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this sensitive downstream ecosystem.

KEYNSHAM STW discharges into the River Avon catchment, which flows into the Severn Estuary, a major tidal estuary in the UK. The estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and eels, and is an important migratory corridor. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, which is subject to strict environmental regulations.