Overview
NALINNES MOULIN is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Nalinnes, Hainaut, Belgium, serving approximately 1,517 people. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
NALINNES MOULIN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Nalinnes, a town in the Hainaut province of Wallonia, Belgium. The plant serves a population of around 1,517 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU 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 4,000 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 271.16 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Meuse River basin, a major European watershed. This discharge contributes to the ecological health of downstream environments, supporting aquatic life and maintaining water quality standards in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Meuse River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish populations and riparian habitats. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
NALINNES MOULIN is located at 20 Rue du Moulin, Nalinnes, in the Hainaut province of Wallonia, Belgium.
The plant serves approximately 1,517 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Meuse River basin.
Under the EU UWWTD, small agglomerations (under 2,000 population equivalent) discharging into freshwater are required to provide secondary treatment. NALINNES MOULIN meets this standard.
For small agglomerations in Belgium, secondary treatment is the standard requirement. Many such plants use activated sludge or biological filtration processes to meet EU effluent quality standards.
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