Retie, Retie | Belgium Wastewater

Overview

Retie wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Retie in Antwerpen, Belgium. It handles a population of approximately 5,900 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

The Retie wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Retie, within the province of Antwerpen in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It serves a population of around 5,900 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Belgian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. For small communities, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with potential for tertiary treatment if the receiving water body is sensitive. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Nete River basin, part of the Scheldt catchment, ultimately reaching the North Sea. This contributes to protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.

Environmental context

The plant's discharge enters the Nete River system, which flows into the Scheldt estuary and then the North Sea. The Scheldt basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecological balance and meeting EU Water Framework Directive goals.

Frequently asked questions

The Retie wastewater treatment plant is located at 19A, Meierend, Werbeek, Retie, in the province of Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium.

The Retie plant serves a population of approximately 5,900 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent from the Retie plant is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Nete River basin, which flows into the Scheldt estuary and ultimately the North Sea.

As a Belgian facility, the Retie plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.

For small agglomerations like Retie, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. If the receiving water body is sensitive, tertiary treatment may also be mandated.