Overview
Lommel wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 26,900 people in Lommel, Limburg, Belgium. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Lommel wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Lommel, in the Limburg province of Flanders, Belgium. It serves a population of approximately 26,900, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in a region characterized by sandy soils and proximity to the Dutch border. As a Belgian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000. Belgium has implemented this directive through regional Flemish legislation, and the plant is expected to meet the corresponding effluent standards. The plant's capacity and treatment process details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment for the population served. The treated wastewater from the Lommel plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's surface waters, which support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and agriculture.
Environmental context
The Lommel plant discharges into the Dommel River, a tributary of the Meuse River, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The Dommel River is part of the Scheldt basin and supports a variety of fish species and aquatic habitats. The region is ecologically sensitive due to its sandy soils and heathland areas, which are vulnerable to nutrient pollution. Proper treatment at the Lommel plant helps maintain water quality in this transboundary river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Lommel wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Lommel, in the Limburg province of Flanders, Belgium. Its address is 234, 234B Luikersteenweg, Barrier, Lommel.
The Lommel plant serves approximately 26,900 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from the Lommel plant is discharged into the Dommel River, a tributary of the Meuse River, which eventually flows into the North Sea.
As a Belgian facility, the Lommel plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It is also subject to Flemish regional water quality regulations.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment. In Belgium, this typically involves biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, often with nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
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