Overview
STROUD STW serves approximately 80,000 people in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, England. The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring regulatory compliance for secondary treatment.
STROUD STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Stonehouse, near Stroud, Gloucestershire, England. It serves a population of approximately 80,474, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under UK water regulations. The plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, managed by the local water authority. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, STROUD STW is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), transposed into UK law. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megalitres per day or similar unit), indicating the plant's scale. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the River Severn estuary, ultimately reaching the Bristol Channel and the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for migratory fish species. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
STROUD STW discharges into the River Severn catchment, which flows into the Severn Estuary and then the Bristol Channel. This estuary is a major ecological feature, supporting diverse bird populations and fish species. The plant's treated effluent must meet stringent quality standards to protect these downstream environments from nutrient enrichment and pollution.
Frequently asked questions
STROUD STW is located in Stonehouse, near Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom.
STROUD STW serves approximately 80,474 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under UK water regulations.
STROUD STW discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the River Severn catchment, eventually reaching the Severn Estuary and Bristol Channel.
STROUD STW operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), which mandates secondary treatment for plants serving over 10,000 people.
For plants serving around 80,000 people, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by settlement. Some plants may also include tertiary treatment for nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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