Overview
Halen wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Halen in Limburg, Belgium. It treats wastewater from approximately 26,100 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Halen wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Halen, within the province of Limburg in the Flemish Region of Belgium. The facility serves a population equivalent of approximately 26,100, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a Belgian plant, Halen 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. The plant is expected to meet these EU standards to protect local water quality. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the ecological health of these waters, supporting aquatic life and preventing nutrient pollution in downstream environments.
Environmental context
The Halen plant discharges into the local river network that feeds into the Demer River, a tributary of the Dijle River, which is part of the Scheldt basin. The Scheldt flows through Belgium and the Netherlands to the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The Halen wastewater treatment plant is located at 50 Mosstraat in Halen, Limburg, Belgium. It serves the municipality of Halen and surrounding areas.
The Halen plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 26,100 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the Halen plant is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Demer River, part of the Scheldt basin, which ultimately reaches the North Sea.
As a Belgian facility, the Halen plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For agglomerations of about 26,000 people in Belgium, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires at least secondary treatment. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Scheldt basin.
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