Overview
STRATFORD STW serves Stratford-on-Avon, England, treating wastewater for approximately 33,500 people. The plant discharges into the River Avon, a tributary of the Severn Estuary.
STRATFORD STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England. It serves a population of around 33,500, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK regulations. The plant is situated inland, near the River Avon, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a UK wastewater facility, STRATFORD STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment expected if the receiving water is in a sensitive area. Regulatory compliance ensures appropriate standards. The treated effluent from STRATFORD STW is discharged into the River Avon, which flows through Stratford-upon-Avon and eventually joins the River Severn near Tewkesbury. The Severn Estuary is a major ecological feature, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory fish species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this river system.
Environmental context
STRATFORD STW discharges into the River Avon, a tributary of the River Severn, which flows into the Severn Estuary and the Bristol Channel. The River Avon supports diverse freshwater habitats and is used for recreation. The Severn Estuary is ecologically sensitive, hosting migratory fish like salmon and eels, and extensive bird populations. Maintaining high treatment standards helps protect these downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
STRATFORD STW is located in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, near the River Avon.
STRATFORD STW serves approximately 33,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated wastewater from STRATFORD STW is discharged into the River Avon, which flows into the River Severn and eventually the Severn Estuary.
STRATFORD STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For a population of 33,500, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Under UK regulations, a plant serving around 33,500 people is generally required to provide at least secondary treatment. If the receiving water is in a sensitive area, tertiary treatment may be needed to reduce nutrients.
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