MORETON ON LUGG STW VIA LUGG VIEW STW - Marden, Herefordshire Wastewater Treatment

MORETON ON LUGG STW VIA LUGG VIEW STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Marden, Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,741 and has a designed capacity of 4,612 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 832.88 cubic meters per day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. As a small agglomeration (under 10,000 population equivalent), the directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with no requirement for tertiary treatment unless discharging into sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately contributing to the River Lugg catchment, which flows into the River Wye. The River Wye is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and supports diverse aquatic life, including Atlantic salmon and otter populations. The plant plays a key role in protecting this ecologically important river system from nutrient pollution.

The plant discharges into the River Lugg catchment, a tributary of the River Wye, which flows into the Severn Estuary. The River Wye supports diverse aquatic life, including Atlantic salmon, sea trout, and otter populations. The area is characterized by agricultural land use, making nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication in the downstream estuary.