Overview
ERBISOEUL wastewater treatment plant in Ghlin, Hainaut, Belgium serves 831 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 148.54 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3800 m³/day.
ERBISOEUL is a secondary-level wastewater treatment plant located in Ghlin, within the Hainaut province of Belgium. Serving a population of 831, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for the Erbisoeul area near Mons. Its designed capacity of 3800 m³/day indicates it can handle peak flows well above current discharge volumes. As a secondary treatment facility, ERBISOEUL meets the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations under 2000 population equivalents, which mandates appropriate treatment before discharge. The plant's current discharge volume of 148.54 m³/day suggests it operates well within its capacity. The treated effluent from ERBISOEUL is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Scheldt basin, flowing toward the North Sea. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region's river network.
Environmental context
ERBISOEUL discharges into local streams within the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, protecting the ecological health of downstream water bodies. The region's aquatic habitats support diverse fish and invertebrate communities, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
ERBISOEUL is located at 9B, Rue du Bois d'Arras, Ghlin, in the Hainaut province of Belgium, near the town of Erbisoeul.
ERBISOEUL serves a population of 831 people in the Ghlin and Erbisoeul area.
ERBISOEUL discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Scheldt River basin, which ultimately flows to the North Sea.
ERBISOEUL provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its size under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a Belgian plant, ERBISOEUL operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population served and receiving water sensitivity.
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