Overview
Kortemark wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 19,900 people in West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for medium-sized agglomerations.
The Kortemark wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Kortemark, within the province of West-Vlaanderen, Flanders, Belgium. It serves a population of approximately 19,900, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Belgian facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a moderate treatment capacity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the North Sea via the Yser River basin. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader Scheldt and North Sea marine ecosystem, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The Kortemark plant discharges into the Yser River basin, which flows through West-Vlaanderen before reaching the North Sea near Nieuwpoort. The downstream environment includes coastal wetlands and dune systems that provide habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and maintain the ecological balance of this sensitive coastal region.
Frequently asked questions
The Kortemark wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Kortemark, in the province of West-Vlaanderen, Flanders, Belgium.
The plant serves approximately 19,900 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Yser River basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
As a Belgian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale discharging into freshwater or estuaries.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 people in sensitive areas typically require tertiary treatment, while those in less sensitive areas may meet secondary treatment standards.
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