Overview
Nijlen wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Nijlen in Antwerp, Belgium. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 volume unit and serves a population of 14,400.
The Nijlen wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Nijlen, within the province of Antwerp, Belgium. It serves a population of approximately 14,400 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union classification. The plant is situated in the Flemish Region, which has a well-developed wastewater management infrastructure. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries. It is part of Belgium's regulated wastewater network. The treated effluent from the Nijlen plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Scheldt River basin. The Scheldt flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The Nijlen plant discharges into the local water network that feeds into the Scheldt River basin. The Scheldt flows through Belgium and the Netherlands, eventually reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, and the plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Nijlen plant is located at Heibloemstraat 3 in Nijlen, within the province of Antwerp, Belgium.
The plant serves approximately 14,400 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Scheldt River basin and eventually reaches the North Sea.
As a Belgian plant serving a medium agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas where tertiary treatment may be needed.
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