Overview
Brasschaat wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 29,100 people in Antwerpen, Belgium. It is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units.
The Brasschaat wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in the Antwerpen province of Flanders, Belgium, serving a population of around 29,100. Situated in the town of Brasschaat, the plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure managed under Belgian and European regulations. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges and more advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's capacity and population served align with typical secondary treatment standards. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the North Sea via the Scheldt River basin, which is a major European waterway. The surrounding region includes urban and suburban areas, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Brasschaat plant discharges into the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Antwerp and into the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its treated effluent contributes to the overall water quality of the North Sea, a sensitive marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Brasschaat wastewater treatment plant is located at 217 Donksesteenweg in Brasschaat, Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium.
The plant serves approximately 29,100 people in the Brasschaat area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Antwerp and ultimately reaches the North Sea.
As a medium-sized agglomeration serving over 10,000 people, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum standard.
In Belgium, plants serving populations of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters like the North Sea.
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