Overview
WALSALL SOUTH STW serves over 110,000 people in Walsall, England. The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
WALSALL SOUTH STW is a major wastewater treatment facility located in Walsall, West Midlands, England. Serving a population of approximately 110,441, it is classified as a large agglomeration under UK regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and plays a key role in managing wastewater for the region. As a large-scale treatment works, WALSALL SOUTH STW is expected to provide secondary treatment as a minimum, in line with the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) which the UK has transposed into national law. The treated effluent from WALSALL SOUTH STW is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Trent and then the Humber Estuary, which flows into the North Sea. The plant's operations help protect the ecological health of these downstream waters, supporting aquatic life and reducing nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Tame, a tributary of the River Trent, which flows into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. The Humber Estuary is an ecologically important area supporting diverse bird populations and fish species. Effective treatment at WALSALL SOUTH STW helps reduce nutrient loads and protect water quality in this sensitive downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
WALSALL SOUTH STW is located at Brewers Drive, Heath End, Pelsall, Walsall, West Midlands, England, WS3 4DW, United Kingdom.
WALSALL SOUTH STW serves a population of approximately 110,441 people.
The treated effluent from WALSALL SOUTH STW is discharged into local watercourses that feed into the River Tame, a tributary of the River Trent, which ultimately reaches the Humber Estuary and the North Sea.
As a UK wastewater treatment plant serving over 100,000 people, WALSALL SOUTH STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for large agglomerations and may require tertiary treatment if discharging to sensitive areas.
For a plant of this size in the UK, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is the minimum standard required by the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be necessary.
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