SHARDLOW STW - South Derbyshire Wastewater Treatment Plant, England

SHARDLOW STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands of England. It serves a population of approximately 4,485 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated near the village of Shardlow, along the River Trent corridor. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000. Its designed capacity is 9,000 cubic meters per day, and it currently discharges an average of 998.52 cubic meters per day, indicating significant spare capacity. The plant operates under the UK's environmental permitting regime, administered by the Environment Agency. Treated effluent from SHARDLOW STW is discharged into the local watercourse, likely a tributary of the River Trent. The River Trent flows through the East Midlands and eventually joins the Humber Estuary, which drains into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Trent catchment, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

SHARDLOW STW discharges into a tributary of the River Trent, which flows through the East Midlands to the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. The Trent catchment supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, contributing to the ecological health of the river system.