Overview
BAUDOUR CANAL is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Saint-Ghislain, Belgium, serving 2,263 people. It discharges 404.51 m³/day of treated effluent into the local water system.
BAUDOUR CANAL is a wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Ghislain, within the Hainaut province of Belgium. The plant serves a population of 2,263 and operates under secondary treatment, which is the standard for small agglomerations in the European Union. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,500 m³/day and currently discharges 404.51 m³/day of treated wastewater. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland areas, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into the local canal system, which is part of the Scheldt basin. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the region's waterways, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Baudour Canal, which connects to the Haine River, a tributary of the Scheldt. The Scheldt flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
BAUDOUR CANAL is located in Saint-Ghislain, in the Hainaut province of Belgium. The address is CCB/Italcementi Group, Darse de Baudour, Parc d'activité économique Baudour Darse, Baudour, Saint-Ghislain.
The plant serves a population of 2,263 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Baudour Canal, which is part of the Scheldt river basin. The effluent undergoes secondary treatment before release.
As a Belgian plant, BAUDOUR CANAL operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Belgium, secondary treatment is typical, providing biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as mandated by EU directives.
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