Wellesbourne STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire

Wellesbourne STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Wellesbourne, a village in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, England. The facility serves a population of around 6,170 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated near the River Avon, a major tributary of the Severn Estuary. As a small-scale treatment works in England, Wellesbourne STW operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment process is designed to meet consent conditions set by the Environment Agency, ensuring compliance with water quality standards for the receiving water body. The treated effluent from Wellesbourne STW ultimately drains into the River Avon, which flows through Warwickshire and Worcestershire before joining the River Severn. The Severn Estuary is a ecologically important area supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of the Avon catchment, which is used for recreation and supports local biodiversity.

Wellesbourne STW discharges into the River Avon catchment, a tributary of the River Severn, which flows into the Severn Estuary. The estuary is a major ecological corridor for migratory fish such as salmon and eels, and supports extensive bird populations. The plant's treated effluent contributes to maintaining water quality in the Avon, which is designated as a main river under UK environmental regulations.