Overview
ROTHERHAM STW serves approximately 110,000 people in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the River Don, a tributary of the River Trent, which flows into the Humber Estuary.
ROTHERHAM STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, serving a population of around 110,000. The plant is situated on Aldwarke Lane and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, managed under the UK's regulatory framework. As a large agglomeration serving over 100,000 people, the plant is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For discharges into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the River Don, which flows through South Yorkshire and joins the River Trent at Trent Falls. The River Trent then empties into the Humber Estuary, a major ecological and economic waterway. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of these downstream environments, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Don, a key watercourse in South Yorkshire that flows into the River Trent and ultimately the Humber Estuary. The Humber Estuary is a large tidal estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive system, which is important for both wildlife and human activities such as fishing and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
ROTHERHAM STW is located on Aldwarke Lane in the East Dene area of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, with the postcode S65 3SR.
ROTHERHAM STW serves approximately 110,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater from ROTHERHAM STW is discharged into the River Don, which flows into the River Trent and then into the Humber Estuary.
As a UK plant serving over 100,000 people, ROTHERHAM STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, if discharging into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.
For large agglomerations in the UK, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required for discharges into sensitive waters. Plants are regulated by the Environment Agency under the Water Industry Act 1991.
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