LYDBROOK SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS STW - Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire Wastewater Treatment Plant

LYDBROOK SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS STW is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England. The plant serves a population of 2,617 and operates under the regulatory framework of the United Kingdom, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this scale. The plant provides secondary treatment, meeting the standard required for inland freshwater discharges under UK regulations. Its designed capacity is 2,617 population equivalent, and it treats an average daily flow of 582.64 m³. The facility is operated as part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by the local water authority. The treated effluent is discharged into the local river system, which ultimately drains into the River Wye and then the Severn Estuary. The River Wye is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and otter populations. The plant's discharge contributes to maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive catchment.

The plant discharges into the River Wye catchment, which flows into the Severn Estuary, a major inlet of the Bristol Channel. The River Wye supports a diverse ecosystem including Atlantic salmon, sea trout, and otter populations. The surrounding area is part of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with sensitive aquatic habitats that require careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads.