Radstock & Midsomer Norton STW, Radstock

Overview

Radstock & Midsomer Norton STW serves 21,742 people in Radstock, England. The plant operates under UK regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Radstock & Midsomer Norton STW is a wastewater treatment plant located on Magdalene Road in Writhlington, Radstock, within Bath and North East Somerset, England. It serves a population of approximately 21,742, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under UK regulatory frameworks. The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework mandates appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately draining into the Bristol Channel via the River Avon and Severn Estuary. This catchment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the West of England region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the River Avon catchment, which flows through Bath and Bristol before reaching the Severn Estuary and the Bristol Channel. This estuarine environment supports migratory fish species and diverse bird populations. The Severn Estuary is a major ecological feature, providing important feeding and breeding grounds for wading birds and fish.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located on Magdalene Road in Writhlington, Radstock, within Bath and North East Somerset, England.

The plant serves approximately 21,742 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.

Treated effluent is discharged into the local River Avon catchment, which flows through Bath and Bristol to the Severn Estuary and Bristol Channel.

The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

Under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.