RAVENSTONE STW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in North West Leicestershire, England

RAVENSTONE STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ravenstone, North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,342 and operates as part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. 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 inland agglomerations of this size. With a design capacity of 2,600 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 521.41 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Trent catchment, which flows into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of local streams and the downstream river ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the River Trent catchment, which drains into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish species. The secondary treatment provided helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, contributing to the ecological health of downstream waters.