Overview
Edegem wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Edegem in Antwerp, Belgium. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 14,800.
Edegem wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Edegem, within the province of Antwerp, Belgium. The plant serves a population of 14,800 and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in Belgium, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Antwerp and into the North Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the Scheldt estuary and the downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Antwerp and into the North Sea. The Scheldt estuary is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads to this downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Edegem wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Edegem, in the province of Antwerp, Belgium.
The plant serves a population of 14,800 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Scheldt River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it is classified as a medium agglomeration under the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment to protect water quality.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants of this scale in Belgium are typically required to provide secondary treatment, and may also need tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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