Overview
Sinaai wastewater treatment plant serves 6,100 people in Sint-Niklaas, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Sinaai wastewater treatment plant is located in the Sinaai district of Sint-Niklaas, in the province of Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium. It serves a population of approximately 6,100 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Scheldt estuary. As a Belgian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. The designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day) suggests the plant is appropriately sized for its service population. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge contributes to the protection of the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The Scheldt estuary is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and important migratory bird populations. By treating wastewater to EU standards, the plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads entering this vital water system.
Environmental context
The Sinaai plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Scheldt River basin. The Scheldt flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea via the Westerschelde estuary. This estuary is an ecologically important area, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for birds. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and the health of the Scheldt ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The Sinaai wastewater treatment plant is located in the Sinaai district of Sint-Niklaas, in the province of Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Its address is Bockwegel, Kwaadhoek, Sinaai, Sint-Niklaas, Oost-Vlaanderen, 9112.
The Sinaai wastewater treatment plant serves a population of approximately 6,100 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the Sinaai plant is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Scheldt River basin. The water eventually flows through the Scheldt estuary into the North Sea.
As a Belgian facility, the Sinaai plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000, which applies to this plant.
For small agglomerations like Sinaai (serving 6,100 people), the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates secondary treatment. This typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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