Overview
ARLON wastewater treatment plant serves Arlon, Luxembourg, Belgium, with a population equivalent of 27,532. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The ARLON wastewater treatment plant is located in Heinsch, near Arlon, in the province of Luxembourg, Wallonia, Belgium. It serves a population equivalent of 27,532, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Belgian plant, ARLON operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Meuse River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The surrounding region is characterized by rolling hills and agricultural land, with the plant playing a key role in protecting downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The ARLON plant discharges into the Semois River, a tributary of the Meuse River, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The Meuse basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The ARLON plant is located in Heinsch, near Arlon, in the province of Luxembourg, Wallonia, Belgium.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 27,532, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Semois River, a tributary of the Meuse River, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a Belgian plant, ARLON operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale and may require tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are in a sensitive area, more stringent treatment (tertiary) may be required.
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