Overview
Wotton Under Edge STW serves approximately 5,772 people in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England. The plant operates under UK wastewater regulations and discharges treated effluent into the local water environment.
Wotton Under Edge STW is a wastewater treatment works located near Stroud, Gloucestershire, England. Serving a population of around 5,772, it is a small to medium-sized facility that plays a key role in managing domestic wastewater from the local community. As a plant in the United Kingdom, it operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local watercourse, which ultimately drains into the River Severn catchment. This contributes to the overall water quality management of the Severn Estuary and the Bristol Channel, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the River Severn, one of the longest rivers in the UK, which flows into the Severn Estuary and then the Bristol Channel. This estuarine environment supports diverse fish populations, including salmon and eels, and is an important migratory corridor. The local watershed includes agricultural and rural areas, making nutrient management a key consideration for water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Wotton Under Edge STW is located near Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, at New Road, Bradley Green, Kingswood.
The plant serves approximately 5,772 people in the Wotton Under Edge area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the River Severn catchment, eventually reaching the Severn Estuary.
The plant operates under the UK Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency, which sets discharge permits to protect water quality.
For agglomerations of this size, UK regulations typically require secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or biological filters, to reduce organic matter and solids.
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