Overview
TELFORD STW in Allscott, England serves approximately 109,151 people. The plant operates under the UK's wastewater regulatory framework, discharging treated effluent into local watercourses.
TELFORD STW is a wastewater treatment plant located near Allscott in Telford and Wrekin, England. Serving a population of around 109,151, it is classified as a large agglomeration under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated in the Severn River Basin District, which is a key hydrological region in western England. As a large treatment facility, TELFORD STW is expected to meet stringent treatment standards. Under the UWWTD, agglomerations over 100,000 population equivalent (PE) require secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to comply with these regulations, ensuring effective removal of pollutants before discharge. The treated wastewater from TELFORD STW is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the River Severn, the longest river in the United Kingdom. The River Severn supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations help protect water quality in the Severn catchment, which drains into the Bristol Channel and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
Environmental context
TELFORD STW discharges into the River Severn catchment, which flows through the Severn Estuary and into the Bristol Channel. The River Severn supports a variety of fish species, including salmon and eels, and its estuary is a vital habitat for migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
TELFORD STW is located near Allscott in Telford and Wrekin, England, with the address Rushmoor Lane, Rushmoor, Allscott, TF5 0DA.
TELFORD STW serves approximately 109,151 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
TELFORD STW discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the River Severn, which eventually reaches the Bristol Channel and Atlantic Ocean.
TELFORD STW helps protect the River Severn and its tributaries, which are important for aquatic life and regional water quality.
TELFORD STW operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 100,000 PE and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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