Swanwick STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Amber Valley, Derbyshire

Swanwick STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Swanwick, Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England. It serves a population of around 6,715 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and operates within the East Midlands region. As a small-scale facility, Swanwick STW is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which applies to all agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent in sensitive areas. UK plants of this size typically employ biological treatment followed by settlement, with discharge consent permits issued by the Environment Agency. The treated effluent from Swanwick STW likely discharges into local streams or rivers that flow into the River Derwent, a major tributary of the River Trent. The Trent ultimately drains into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Trent catchment, which is ecologically important for fish migration and wetland habitats.

Swanwick STW discharges into the River Derwent catchment, which flows into the River Trent and then the Humber Estuary, a major ecological zone supporting migratory fish and bird populations. The plant's location in the East Midlands means its effluent contributes to the water quality of the Trent basin, which is subject to nutrient management and conservation efforts to protect downstream habitats.