FLEURJOUX Wastewater Treatment Plant, Fleurus, Hainaut, Belgium

FLEURJOUX is a wastewater treatment plant located in Fleurus, within the Charleroi area of Hainaut province, Wallonia, Belgium. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,600 and is classified as a small agglomeration under European Union regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and an average daily discharge of 464.75 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Scheldt River basin, flowing toward the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's surface water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.

The plant discharges into the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream waters.