Overview
Han-sur-Lesse wastewater treatment plant in Namur, Belgium serves 1,293 people with secondary treatment. The plant discharges treated water into the Lesse River, a tributary of the Meuse.
The Han-sur-Lesse wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Rochefort, in the province of Namur, Wallonia, Belgium. It serves a population of 1,293, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Belgian and EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Lesse River, a key watercourse in the region. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,600 cubic meters per day, with an average daily discharge volume of 231.12 cubic meters, indicating ample reserve capacity for future growth. Treated effluent from the plant flows into the Lesse River, which eventually joins the Meuse River near Dinant. The Meuse then flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before discharging into the North Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the Lesse's water quality, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and tourism in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lesse River, a tributary of the Meuse River. The Meuse flows through Belgium and the Netherlands to the North Sea. The Lesse is known for its scenic valleys and karst landscapes, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive freshwater environment, which is important for local biodiversity and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Han-sur-Lesse, a village in the municipality of Rochefort, in the province of Namur, Wallonia, Belgium. Its address is Rue du Plan d'Eau, Han-sur-Lesse, 5580.
The plant serves a population of 1,293 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The plant provides secondary treatment before discharging treated effluent into the Lesse River, a tributary of the Meuse River, which flows to the North Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations discharging into freshwater.
The plant has a designed capacity of 3,600 cubic meters per day, with an average daily discharge of 231 cubic meters, indicating significant reserve capacity.
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