Overview
JURBISE is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Erbaut, Belgium, serving 262 people. It discharges 46.83 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 1800 m³/day.
JURBISE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Erbaut, within the municipality of Jurbise in the Hainaut province of Wallonia, Belgium. The plant serves a small population of 262 people, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 1800 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 46.83 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The plant's operation helps protect the local aquatic environment and downstream ecosystems from untreated wastewater pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams within the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse freshwater species and are important for migratory birds. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this densely populated and agriculturally active area.
Frequently asked questions
JURBISE is located in Erbaut, within the municipality of Jurbise in the Hainaut province of Wallonia, Belgium.
The plant serves a population of 262 people, typical of a small rural agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Scheldt River basin, ultimately flowing to the North Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like Jurbise are required to provide appropriate treatment. Secondary treatment meets the directive's standards for such communities.
In Belgium, small wastewater treatment plants serving fewer than 2,000 people typically use secondary treatment, often via activated sludge or biological filters, to comply with EU standards.
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