PANGBOURNE STW - Pangbourne Wastewater Treatment Plant, England

PANGBOURNE STW is a wastewater treatment plant located on Bourne Road in Pangbourne, West Berkshire, England. It serves a population of around 11,400 people, making it a medium-sized facility within the UK's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated near the River Thames, which is the primary receiving water body for treated effluent. As a UK wastewater treatment plant, PANGBOURNE STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For a population equivalent of 11,400, the regulations require secondary treatment as a minimum, with more stringent treatment if the discharge is to a sensitive area. It is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent from PANGBOURNE STW likely discharges into the River Thames, which flows eastward through London and into the North Sea. The Thames supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in the river and downstream environments, including the Thames Estuary and the North Sea.

PANGBOURNE STW discharges treated wastewater into the River Thames, which flows through southern England to the Thames Estuary and the North Sea. The Thames supports a variety of fish species, including salmon and eels, and provides habitat for birds and invertebrates. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important river system.