WARSOP STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England

WARSOP STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Warsop, near Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, England. It serves a population of approximately 11,691 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated in the East Midlands region, an area with a mix of rural and urban settlements. As a UK wastewater facility, WARSOP STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, and the plant is expected to meet relevant effluent standards to protect the receiving environment. The treated effluent from WARSOP STW is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Meden, a tributary of the River Trent. The River Trent flows into the Humber Estuary and then the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the Meden catchment, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

WARSOP STW discharges into the River Meden catchment, part of the River Trent basin. The Trent flows into the Humber Estuary, a major ecological feature supporting diverse fish and bird populations. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this sensitive river system, which is important for both wildlife and human use.