Shrivenham Swindon STW, Swindon

Overview

Shrivenham Swindon STW serves approximately 6,470 people in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire, England. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water environment under UK regulations.

Shrivenham Swindon STW is a wastewater treatment plant located near Shrivenham, Oxfordshire, England, serving a population of around 6,470. The facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Swindon area and operates under the regulatory framework of the UK Environment Agency. As a plant serving a small agglomeration, it is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Thames catchment. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in southern England. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the River Thames, which flows through southern England to the North Sea. The Thames catchment supports a variety of fish species, including salmon and eels, and provides habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. Maintaining high water quality is essential for the ecological health of this river system.

Frequently asked questions

Shrivenham Swindon STW is located near Shrivenham, Oxfordshire, England, in the Swindon area. The address is Shrivenham Park Golf Club, Pennyhooks Lane, Shrivenham, Swindon, Oxfordshire, SN6 8EX.

The plant serves approximately 6,470 people, making it a small agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the River Thames catchment, ultimately reaching the North Sea.

The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which require secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The Environment Agency oversees compliance.

The River Thames supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and birds, and is an important ecological corridor. Proper treatment at plants like Shrivenham helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.