Overview
SAINT REMY wastewater treatment plant in Saint-Remy, Liège, Belgium, serves a population of 2,813 with secondary treatment. It discharges 502.82 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 6,200 m³/day.
The SAINT REMY wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Remy, a municipality in the Liège province of Wallonia, Belgium. It serves a population of approximately 2,813 and operates under the regulatory framework of the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 6,200 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 502.82 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Meuse River basin. The Meuse flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and industry along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Meuse River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands to the North Sea. The Meuse supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from the secondary treatment provided, which reduces nutrient loads and helps maintain water quality in downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The SAINT REMY plant is located at 2, Voie des Fosses, Saint-Remy, in the Liège province of Wallonia, Belgium.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,813 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive's requirements for secondary treatment in sensitive areas, ensuring adequate pollution control.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Meuse River basin, which flows to the North Sea.
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