ROTHERWAS STW FIR TREE LANE HFD STW - Hereford Wastewater Treatment Plant

ROTHERWAS STW FIR TREE LANE HFD STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tupsley, Hereford, England. It serves a population of 1,167 and operates under secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for agglomerations of this size under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is part of the United Kingdom's wastewater infrastructure, which is regulated by the Environment Agency under the Water Industry Act 1991. The plant has a designed capacity of 76,862 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 259.82 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates well below its capacity. As a secondary treatment facility, it removes organic matter and suspended solids through biological processes, ensuring the effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse, which ultimately drains into the River Wye, a major river in the region. The River Wye flows through Herefordshire and into the Severn Estuary, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing important ecological services. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the River Wye and downstream environments.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the River Wye, which flows through Herefordshire and into the Severn Estuary. The River Wye is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and supports populations of Atlantic salmon, otters, and freshwater pearl mussels. The estuary is a key habitat for migratory birds and fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, protecting these sensitive ecosystems.