Overview
Aywaille wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Aywaille in Liège, Belgium, with a population equivalent of 5,620. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Aywaille wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Aywaille, within the province of Liège in the Walloon region of Belgium. It serves a population equivalent of 5,620, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by the local authorities. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ourthe River, a tributary of the Meuse River. The Meuse flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Ourthe and Meuse rivers, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Aywaille plant discharges into the Ourthe River basin, which flows into the Meuse River and eventually reaches the North Sea. The Meuse is an important river for biodiversity and supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as salmon and trout. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Aywaille wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Aywaille, in the province of Liège, Walloon region, Belgium.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 5,620, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Ourthe River, a tributary of the Meuse River, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
As a small agglomeration (under 10,000 population equivalent), the Aywaille plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries.
For small agglomerations in Belgium, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients to protect receiving water bodies.
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