Overview
ROUX CANAL wastewater treatment plant serves Charleroi, Belgium, in the Hainaut province. It treats wastewater from approximately 20,826 people under EU regulations.
ROUX CANAL is a wastewater treatment plant located in Charleroi, within the Hainaut province of Belgium. It serves a population of around 20,826, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated in the Walloon region, an area with significant industrial history and urban development. As a facility serving over 10,000 people, ROUX CANAL is subject to the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. For agglomerations of this size, the directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication. The plant's operational details are managed within Belgium's regional regulatory framework, which aligns with EU standards. The treated effluent from ROUX CANAL is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Scheldt River basin, flowing towards the North Sea. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Charleroi area and downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, making it ecologically sensitive. The North Sea receives the final outflow, and nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
ROUX CANAL is located in Charleroi, in the Hainaut province of Belgium. Its address is Monceau-Reception, Sentier de la Station, Roux, Charleroi, Hainaut, Wallonie, 6044.
The plant serves approximately 20,826 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Scheldt River basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, ROUX CANAL is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC). If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.
In Belgium, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet EU standards. Some may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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