Overview
Malmedy wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 12,306 people in Malmedy, Liège, Belgium. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Malmedy wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Malmedy, within the province of Liège, Wallonia, Belgium. It serves a population of around 12,306, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Belgian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Meuse River basin. The Meuse flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important water resource for the region.
Environmental context
The Malmedy plant discharges into the local watershed within the Meuse River basin. The Meuse River flows northward through Belgium and the Netherlands, eventually emptying into the North Sea. This river system supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's treatment performance is critical to maintaining water quality in this transboundary river basin.
Frequently asked questions
The Malmedy wastewater treatment plant is located at Station d'Epuration, 40, Avenue de Norvège, in the Parc d'activités économiques Malmedy, within the city of Malmedy, Liège province, Wallonia, Belgium.
The Malmedy plant serves approximately 12,306 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which is part of the Meuse River basin. The Meuse River flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea.
As a Belgian facility, the Malmedy plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is required.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent in sensitive areas require tertiary treatment, while others require secondary treatment. Belgian plants typically implement secondary biological treatment to meet discharge standards.
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