STOKE PRIOR STW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Wychavon, England

STOKE PRIOR STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Wychavon, Worcestershire, England. It serves a population of around 3,973 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the region's water management infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the UWWTD for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,500 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 884.53 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity. The treatment process ensures that effluent meets regulatory standards before being released into the local water environment. The treated effluent from STOKE PRIOR STW is discharged into a local watercourse, likely a tributary of the River Avon or the River Severn basin. These rivers flow through the West Midlands and eventually drain into the Severn Estuary and the Bristol Channel. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream ecosystems, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into the River Avon catchment, which flows into the River Severn and ultimately the Severn Estuary. This estuary is a major ecological feature supporting diverse fish populations and migratory birds. The region's agricultural landscape means nutrient management is important to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.