Overview
ORP LE GRAND is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Orp-Jauche, Belgium, serving 1,242 people. It has a designed capacity of 6,300 m³/day and discharges 222 m³/day.
ORP LE GRAND is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Orp-Jauche, within the Brabant wallon province of Belgium. The facility serves a population of 1,242 and is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure managed under Belgian and European regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 6,300 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 222 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Scheldt River basin, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting both environmental and public health objectives.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river system, which flows into the Scheldt River basin and eventually reaches the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The secondary treatment process helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, protecting downstream water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
ORP LE GRAND is located in Orp-Jauche, in the Brabant wallon province of Belgium.
The plant serves a population of 1,242 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Scheldt River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 6,300 m³ per day, with current discharge at 222 m³ per day.
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