Overview
Wheaton Aston STW is a secondary treatment plant in South Staffordshire, England, serving a population of 2,692. It discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses, contributing to the region's water quality management.
Wheaton Aston STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in the village of Wheaton Aston, South Staffordshire, England. It serves a population of 2,692, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the broader water infrastructure managed by regional water authorities. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland discharges. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,250 cubic meters per day, with an actual discharge volume of 599.33 cubic meters per day, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent from Wheaton Aston STW is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Trent catchment, which flows into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the ecological health of these downstream waters, supporting aquatic life and maintaining water quality standards for recreational and agricultural use.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Trent catchment, which flows through the Midlands into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. The Trent supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
Wheaton Aston STW is located in the village of Wheaton Aston, South Staffordshire, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom.
The plant serves a population of 2,692, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the River Trent catchment, which flows to the Humber Estuary and the North Sea.
Wheaton Aston STW provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for inland discharges.
As a UK plant, Wheaton Aston STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required for inland discharges.
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