AVERNAS LE BAUDOUIN Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hannut, Belgium

AVERNAS LE BAUDOUIN is a wastewater treatment plant located in Hannut, within the Liège province of Belgium. It serves a population of approximately 8,813 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards. The plant is situated in the Walloon region, an area characterized by rolling hills and agricultural land. As a Belgian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive aims to protect the environment from the adverse effects of untreated wastewater. The plant is expected to meet the regulatory standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where necessary. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Meuse River basin. The Meuse flows northward through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the region, protecting downstream habitats and recreational areas.

The plant discharges into the Meuse River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands to the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as salmon and trout, and provides water for agriculture and industry. The region's sensitive environment benefits from the plant's compliance with EU standards, reducing nutrient pollution and safeguarding downstream water quality.