Overview
LA WALTINNE wastewater treatment plant in Trooz, Liège, Belgium, serves a population of 1,271 with secondary treatment. It has a designed capacity of 1,350 m³/day and discharges 227.19 m³/day.
LA WALTINNE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Trooz, within the Liège province of Belgium. It serves a small population of 1,271 people, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community. The plant is part of Belgium's extensive wastewater infrastructure, which is regulated under European Union directives. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Its designed capacity is 1,350 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 227.19 m³/day, indicating it operates well below capacity. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Meuse River basin. The Meuse flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The plant's operation helps protect the local watershed and downstream aquatic ecosystems from pollution, supporting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Meuse River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands to the North Sea. The Meuse supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for drinking water, agriculture, and industry. Protecting this watershed from nutrient pollution and contaminants is critical for maintaining ecological balance and meeting EU water quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
LA WALTINNE is located at 21 Rue des Grosses Pierres, Forêt, Trooz, Liège, Wallonie, 4870, Belgium.
The plant serves a population of 1,271 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Meuse River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
LA WALTINNE provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a Belgian plant, LA WALTINNE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for small agglomerations and sets standards for effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
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