ROTHERHAM STW - Rotherham, South Yorkshire Wastewater Treatment Plant

ROTHERHAM STW is a wastewater treatment plant located near the M1 motorway in Treeton, Catcliffe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. It serves a population of around 22,567, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under UK regulations. The plant is part of the region's water infrastructure managed by the local water authority. As a UK wastewater facility, ROTHERHAM STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). It handles the wastewater from the Rotherham urban area. The treated effluent from ROTHERHAM STW is discharged into the River Rother, a tributary of the River Don, which flows into the River Ouse and eventually the Humber Estuary. The Humber Estuary is a major ecological feature supporting diverse bird life and fish populations. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this river system.

ROTHERHAM STW discharges into the River Rother, which joins the River Don near Rotherham. The Don flows through South Yorkshire and into the River Ouse, ultimately reaching the Humber Estuary, a large tidal estuary on the east coast of England. The Humber Estuary supports important habitats for migratory birds and fish, including salmon and eels. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality standards in this ecologically sensitive downstream environment.