Overview
Corroy-le-Château wastewater treatment plant serves Gembloux, Namur, Belgium, treating wastewater for approximately 14,330 people under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Corroy-le-Château wastewater treatment plant is located in Gembloux, within the province of Namur, Wallonia, Belgium. It serves a population of approximately 14,330 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which is common in parts of Wallonia. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Meuse River basin, a major European river flowing through France, Belgium, and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The Meuse supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important water resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Meuse River basin, which flows northward through Belgium and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The Meuse supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as salmon and trout, and is a critical migratory corridor. Downstream areas include the Biesbosch National Park, a freshwater tidal wetland of high ecological value. The plant's treatment performance directly affects water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Route de Chênemont, Corroy-le-Château, in the city of Gembloux, province of Namur, Wallonia, Belgium.
The plant serves approximately 14,330 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Meuse River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a Belgian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving water is sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. Belgian regulations align with these standards.
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