Overview
BAILEUX wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Baileux in Hainaut, Belgium. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 13,906 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
BAILEUX is a wastewater treatment plant located in Baileux, a town within the municipality of Chimay in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. The plant serves a population equivalent of about 13,906, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. Its address is Rue du Champ des Dames, Parc d'activité économique Chimay-Baileux, Baileux, Chimay, Thuin, Hainaut, Wallonie, 6464, Belgium. As a Belgian facility, BAILEUX operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is expected to meet effluent standards for biological oxygen demand and suspended solids, with potential nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European environmental standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Meuse River basin. The Meuse River is a major European waterway that drains into the North Sea. The surrounding region is characterized by rural and forested areas, with the plant playing a key role in protecting local streams and groundwater quality. Its operation supports the ecological health of the Meuse basin and downstream environments.
Environmental context
BAILEUX discharges into the Meuse River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before emptying into the North Sea. The local watershed includes small streams and rivers that support diverse aquatic life. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, which is important for migratory fish and other species.
Frequently asked questions
BAILEUX is located at Rue du Champ des Dames, Parc d'activité économique Chimay-Baileux, in Baileux, Chimay, Thuin, Hainaut, Wallonie, 6464, Belgium.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 13,906 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Meuse River basin, ultimately flowing to the North Sea.
As a Belgian plant, BAILEUX operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
For medium agglomerations like BAILEUX, typical treatment includes secondary biological treatment with activated sludge or similar processes, often with phosphorus and nitrogen removal to meet EU standards.
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