Overview
HAM SUR HEURE wastewater treatment plant serves Beignée, Belgium, with secondary treatment. It has a design capacity of 8,900 m³/day and serves a population of 1,861.
The HAM SUR HEURE wastewater treatment plant is located in Beignée, a village within the municipality of Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes in the Hainaut province of Wallonia, Belgium. This facility serves a local population of approximately 1,861 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for a small community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a design capacity of 8,900 m³/day, the plant is sized to accommodate future growth and peak flows. The current discharge volume is 332.65 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Meuse River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The plant helps protect the region's surface water quality and supports the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Meuse River basin. The Meuse flows through Wallonia and into the Netherlands, ultimately reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The secondary treatment provided by the plant reduces organic pollutants and nutrients, helping to maintain water quality in the sensitive river ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Beignée, a village in the municipality of Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes, in the Hainaut province of Wallonia, Belgium.
The plant serves approximately 1,861 residents in the Beignée area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to have secondary treatment. Although the plant serves fewer than 2,000 people, it meets the secondary treatment standard, exceeding the minimum requirement for its size.
The plant has a design capacity of 8,900 m³ per day, which is significantly higher than the current discharge volume of 332.65 m³ per day, indicating ample capacity for future growth.
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