Overview
Beveren wastewater treatment plant serves 31,300 people in Temse, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Beveren wastewater treatment plant is located in Temse, within the province of Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium. It serves a population of approximately 31,300, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. The plant is situated near the municipality of Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht, part of the Sint-Niklaas district. As a facility serving over 10,000 people, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Scheldt River and then into the North Sea. The Scheldt estuary is an ecologically important area, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a migratory corridor for fish. Proper treatment at the Beveren plant helps protect the water quality of this sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
The Beveren plant discharges into the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The Scheldt estuary is a critical habitat for many species, including migratory birds and fish, and is part of a larger delta system that supports rich biodiversity. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological health of this downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Beveren WWTP is located in Temse, in the province of Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Its address is RWZI Beveren, 1A, Nerenhoek, Temse, 9140.
The plant serves a population of approximately 31,300 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Scheldt River and eventually reaches the North Sea.
As a Belgian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people must provide at least secondary treatment. In Belgium, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Scheldt estuary.
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