ROWINGTON STW Wastewater Treatment Plant, Warwick, England

ROWINGTON STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located near Warwick, Warwickshire, England. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,638 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK water industry standards. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for inland freshwater discharges under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), as retained in UK law. With a designed capacity of 3,000 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 587.31 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well within its capacity, indicating efficient performance. The treated wastewater from ROWINGTON STW ultimately drains into the River Avon catchment, which flows into the River Severn and then into the Bristol Channel. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the West Midlands region. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect the river's water quality and downstream ecosystems.

ROWINGTON STW discharges into the River Avon catchment, which flows into the River Severn and eventually the Bristol Channel. The River Avon supports a variety of fish species, including coarse fish and salmonids, and is an important habitat for aquatic invertebrates. The plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is used for recreation and supports local biodiversity.