Overview
DINANT wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Houx, Belgium, treating wastewater for approximately 8,384 people under EU regulatory standards.
The DINANT wastewater treatment plant is located in Houx, near Dinant in the Namur province of Wallonia, Belgium. It serves a population of approximately 8,384 people, classifying it as a small to medium 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 appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas, with potential for tertiary treatment if the receiving water body is designated as sensitive. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Meuse River basin. The Meuse flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and industry along its course.
Environmental context
The DINANT plant discharges into the Meuse River basin, which flows northward through Belgium and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The Meuse supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, and its water quality is critical for downstream communities and ecosystems. The region's karst geology and proximity to the Ardennes forest make the watershed sensitive to nutrient pollution, requiring effective treatment to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The DINANT plant is located in Houx, near Dinant, in the Namur province of Wallonia, Belgium. Its address is Chaussée d'Yvoir - Fonds des Rivaux, Station d'épuration de Dinant, Houx, Yvoir, Dinant, Namur, Wallonie, 5500, Belgium.
The plant serves a population of approximately 8,384 people, making it a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Meuse River basin. The Meuse River flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea.
As a Belgian facility, the DINANT plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require additional treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may also be mandated.
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