Overview
Tamworth STW is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 100,000 people near Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. It operates under the UK's regulatory framework for water quality.
Tamworth STW is a wastewater treatment plant located near Lichfield in Staffordshire, England, serving a population of around 100,000. The plant is part of the United Kingdom's wastewater infrastructure, managed under the Water Industry Act 1991 and regulated by the Environment Agency. As a facility serving a large agglomeration (over 100,000 people), Tamworth STW is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which the UK implemented before and after Brexit. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet stringent effluent standards to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Tame, a tributary of the River Trent. The River Trent flows into the Humber Estuary and then the North Sea. This catchment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity.
Environmental context
Tamworth STW discharges into the River Tame catchment, which flows into the River Trent and eventually the Humber Estuary and North Sea. The River Tame is a significant watercourse in the Midlands, supporting fish populations and aquatic habitats. The plant's effluent quality is critical to maintaining the ecological health of this river system, which is subject to nutrient management and water quality standards under the Water Framework Directive.
Frequently asked questions
Tamworth STW is located near Lichfield in Staffordshire, England, specifically in the area of Wigginton and Hopwas. It serves the Tamworth area and surrounding communities.
Tamworth STW serves approximately 100,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Tamworth STW discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that feed into the River Tame, a tributary of the River Trent. The final destination is the North Sea via the Humber Estuary.
Tamworth STW operates under the UK's Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. It must comply with the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for plants serving over 15,000 people.
For plants serving around 100,000 people in the UK, secondary treatment is standard, often with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. Tamworth STW is expected to meet these requirements to protect the River Tame catchment.
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