Overview
Heule wastewater treatment plant serves Gullegem, Belgium, with a population equivalent of 11,500. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for inland discharge.
Heule wastewater treatment plant is located in Gullegem, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, serving a population of approximately 11,500. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Kortrijk area, situated in the Leie River basin. As a medium-sized agglomeration, it plays a key role in protecting local water quality. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to provide secondary treatment or equivalent. Heule, serving 11,500 people, falls within this category and is expected to meet these standards. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment for inland discharge. The treated effluent from Heule is discharged into the Leie River, a tributary of the Scheldt, which flows through Belgium and into the North Sea. The Leie River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important waterway for the region. Proper treatment at Heule helps maintain water quality in the Scheldt basin and downstream coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
Heule WWTP discharges into the Leie River, which flows into the Scheldt River and ultimately reaches the North Sea. The Leie River is a lowland river that supports fish populations and aquatic vegetation. The plant's operation helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in the Scheldt estuary, a vital ecological corridor for migratory fish and bird species.
Frequently asked questions
Heule WWTP is located in Gullegem, a town in the municipality of Wevelgem, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. The plant serves the local population and is part of the Kortrijk area's wastewater infrastructure.
Heule WWTP serves a population equivalent of 11,500, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent from Heule WWTP is discharged into the Leie River, a tributary of the Scheldt River, which flows to the North Sea. The plant's discharge is regulated to meet EU standards for inland water bodies.
Heule WWTP protects the Leie River and the downstream Scheldt River basin. By treating wastewater, it helps maintain water quality in these rivers, which support aquatic ecosystems and are used for recreation and agriculture.
Heule WWTP, serving 11,500 people, falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, ensuring the plant meets standards to protect the receiving water body.
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