Overview
Perwez wastewater treatment plant in Brabant wallon, Belgium, serves approximately 3,183 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the Meuse basin.
The Perwez wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Perwez, within the Brabant wallon province of Wallonia, Belgium. This facility serves a population of around 3,183, making it a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement for inland communities of this size in Belgium. As a secondary treatment plant, Perwez employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,150 cubic meters per day, and current discharge volume is approximately 569 cubic meters per day, indicating operational headroom. Belgian wastewater facilities are regulated under regional Walloon environmental legislation, which aligns with EU directives. The treated effluent from Perwez flows into local streams and rivers that are part of the Meuse River basin. The Meuse ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Netherlands. This inland location means the plant's discharge contributes to the ecological health of freshwater ecosystems, supporting aquatic life and water quality downstream.
Environmental context
Perwez is situated inland in the Meuse River basin, which drains through Belgium and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The local watershed includes small streams that feed the Meuse, supporting diverse aquatic habitats. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect these water bodies from excessive nutrient loading and organic pollution, maintaining ecological balance in a region characterized by agricultural and rural landscapes.
Frequently asked questions
The Perwez wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Perwez, in the Brabant wallon province of Wallonia, Belgium. The address is Rue de Seumay, Perwez, 1360.
The Perwez plant serves a population of approximately 3,183 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The Perwez plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to break down organic matter and reduce suspended solids before the treated water is discharged into local waterways.
The treated effluent from Perwez flows into local streams that are part of the Meuse River basin. The Meuse River ultimately drains into the North Sea, so the plant helps protect both local freshwater ecosystems and downstream coastal waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like Perwez (under 10,000 population equivalent) are required to provide appropriate treatment. Secondary treatment meets the directive's standards for inland freshwater discharge, ensuring compliance with Belgian and Walloon environmental laws.
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