Overview
Schilde wastewater treatment plant serves 26,800 people in Schilde, Antwerpen, Belgium. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Schilde wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Schilde, in the province of Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium. It serves a population of approximately 26,800, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in a residential area near the Settenstraatje, 's-Gravenwezel. As a Belgian facility, Schilde operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. Compliance with the directive ensures that treated effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that drain into the Scheldt River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The Scheldt estuary is an ecologically important area supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory bird populations. Proper treatment at Schilde helps protect downstream water quality and the sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The Schilde plant discharges into the local water network that feeds into the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The Scheldt estuary is a vital ecological corridor for fish migration and supports a rich diversity of benthic invertebrates and bird species. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain the health of this downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Schilde wastewater treatment plant is located at Settenstraatje, 's-Gravenwezel, in the municipality of Schilde, province of Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium.
The Schilde plant serves approximately 26,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from Schilde is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Scheldt River basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
As a Belgian facility, the Schilde plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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