MAESTEG STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Llangynwyd, Wales, United Kingdom

MAESTEG STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Llangynwyd, near Maesteg in Bridgend County, Wales, United Kingdom. The plant serves a population of approximately 20,591, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. As a plant operating under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), MAESTEG STW is required to provide at least secondary treatment for its population load. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megalitres per day or similar units), indicating its scale of operation. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The treated effluent from MAESTEG STW is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Bristol Channel, a major estuary on the southwest coast of the UK. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Llynfi Valley and downstream environments.

MAESTEG STW discharges into local rivers that flow into the Bristol Channel, a large estuary with significant ecological importance. The Bristol Channel supports diverse marine and bird life, including migratory species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the Llynfi River and downstream areas, contributing to the health of the broader Severn Estuary ecosystem.