SOUTHWELL STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Newark and Sherwood, England

SOUTHWELL STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Fiskerton cum Morton, near Newark and Sherwood in Nottinghamshire, England. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,763 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under UK and EU standards. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and discharges into local watercourses within the Trent River basin. As a UK wastewater treatment plant, SOUTHWELL STW is regulated under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, and the plant is expected to meet relevant effluent quality standards. The plant's operational details, including treatment process and capacity, are managed by the local water authority. The treated effluent from SOUTHWELL STW likely discharges into a tributary of the River Trent, which flows into the Humber Estuary and ultimately the North Sea. The River Trent is a major river in the East Midlands, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this important river system.

SOUTHWELL STW discharges into the River Trent catchment, which drains into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. The River Trent supports a variety of fish species, including salmon and eels, and its floodplain provides important habitats for birds and invertebrates. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system, which is used for drinking water abstraction and recreation downstream.