SALE STW Wastewater Treatment Plant, Trafford, Greater Manchester

SALE STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, serving a population of approximately 69,359 people. The plant is situated in the urban area of Urmston, near the River Mersey, and plays a key role in managing wastewater from the surrounding communities. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), which is implemented in the UK through national regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The treated effluent from SALE STW is discharged into the local water environment, likely the River Mersey or its tributaries, which flow into the Mersey Estuary and eventually the Irish Sea. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.

SALE STW discharges treated wastewater into the River Mersey catchment, which flows through Greater Manchester into the Mersey Estuary and then the Irish Sea. The Mersey Estuary is a vital habitat for migratory birds and supports a range of fish species. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, which is subject to strict environmental regulations.