TENBURY STW Wastewater Treatment Plant, Malvern Hills, England

TENBURY STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, England, serving a population of around 24,646. The facility is situated near the River Teme, a tributary of the River Severn, and operates within the Severn River Basin District. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment for populations over 2,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with environmental quality objectives. The treated effluent is discharged into the River Teme, which flows into the River Severn and ultimately reaches the Bristol Channel. This watercourse supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the catchment.

The plant discharges into the River Teme, a tributary of the River Severn, which drains into the Bristol Channel. The River Teme supports a variety of fish species, including salmon and trout, and its catchment is ecologically sensitive. The Severn Estuary is a major ecological feature, providing habitat for migratory birds and marine life.