Bruxelles sud Wastewater Treatment Plant, Anderlecht, Belgium

Bruxelles sud is a wastewater treatment plant located in Anderlecht, within the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium. It serves a population of approximately 347,250, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Senne River basin, which flows through the Brussels region. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Senne River, which eventually flows into the Scheldt River and then into the North Sea. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream environments from pollution.

The plant discharges into the Senne River, a tributary of the Scheldt River, which flows through Belgium and into the North Sea. The Scheldt estuary is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a migratory corridor for fish. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important basin.