Rugby Newbold STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Rugby, Warwickshire, England

Rugby Newbold STW is a wastewater treatment plant located on Western Relief Road in the New Bilton area of Rugby, Warwickshire, England. The plant serves a population of around 115,290, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As a large agglomeration, the plant is required to provide at least secondary treatment, with potential for more advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The UK regulatory framework, enforced by the Environment Agency, sets discharge standards to protect receiving water quality. The plant's capacity and treatment processes are designed to meet these standards for the population served. The treated effluent from Rugby Newbold STW is discharged into the River Avon, a tributary of the River Severn, which flows into the Bristol Channel. The River Avon supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this river system, which is used for recreation and supports downstream habitats.

Rugby Newbold STW discharges into the River Avon, which flows into the River Severn and ultimately the Bristol Channel. The River Avon is a lowland river that supports a variety of fish species, including barbel and chub, and provides habitat for waterfowl and invertebrates. The plant's discharge must meet stringent standards to protect this ecologically sensitive river system, which is also used for angling and other recreational activities.