Overview
LOUVEIGNE wastewater treatment plant in Sprimont, Liège, Belgium, serves a population of 1,366 with secondary treatment. It discharges 244.17 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,617 m³/day.
The LOUVEIGNE wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Sprimont, in the Liège province of Wallonia, Belgium. It serves a small agglomeration of approximately 1,366 people, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is part of Belgium's wastewater infrastructure, which is regulated under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU UWWTD for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,617 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 244.17 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. 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 north through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The plant's operations help protect the local aquatic ecosystem and downstream water quality, supporting biodiversity in the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
The LOUVEIGNE plant discharges into small streams that feed into the Ourthe River, a tributary of the Meuse River. The Meuse basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Western Europe. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants, helping to maintain water quality in the sensitive riverine environment. The region's moderate climate and forested terrain influence runoff patterns, making consistent treatment essential for protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The LOUVEIGNE plant is located on Rue de Liège in Louveigné, a subdivision of Sprimont, in the Liège province of Wallonia, Belgium.
The plant serves approximately 1,366 people, typical of a small rural agglomeration in Belgium.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Ourthe River, a tributary of the Meuse River, which ultimately reaches the North Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which meets the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requirements for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
As an EU member state, Belgium implements the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Plants serving small agglomerations like LOUVEIGNE must provide secondary treatment, with permits issued by regional authorities in Wallonia.
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