Overview
CHASTRE wastewater treatment plant serves Mont-Saint-Guibert in Brabant wallon, Belgium, with a population equivalent of 6,720. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The CHASTRE wastewater treatment plant is located in Mont-Saint-Guibert, within the Brabant wallon province of Belgium. It serves a population equivalent of 6,720, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under European Union classification. As a Belgian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the regional river network, contributing to the Scheldt basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and flows through agricultural and urban areas before reaching the North Sea via the Scheldt estuary, an ecologically important coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands to the North Sea. The downstream environment includes the Scheldt estuary, a critical habitat for migratory birds and fish species. The region's water quality is influenced by both agricultural runoff and urban wastewater, making effective treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The CHASTRE plant is located in Mont-Saint-Guibert, in the Brabant wallon province of Belgium, at Sentier de l'Orne, Hevillers.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 6,720, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Scheldt River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
As a Belgian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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