Overview
Oud Turnhout wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,500 people in Oud-Turnhout, Antwerp, Belgium. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Oud Turnhout wastewater treatment plant is located in Oud-Turnhout, a municipality in the province of Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,500 people, placing it in the category of small to medium agglomerations under European Union regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates appropriate treatment for discharges into inland waters. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet effluent quality standards. The treated wastewater from Oud Turnhout is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Scheldt River basin, flowing toward the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The Oud Turnhout plant discharges into the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish species. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants entering the river system, contributing to the health of the downstream estuary and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Oud Turnhout wastewater treatment plant is located at 27 Corn. Mertenslaan, Oud-Turnhout, in the province of Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium.
The plant serves approximately 9,500 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater from the Oud Turnhout plant is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Scheldt River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
As a Belgian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into inland waters.
Plants of this scale in Belgium typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU effluent standards and protect receiving water bodies.
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