Overview
SOUVRET CHENOIT is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Courcelles, Hainaut, Belgium, serving approximately 2,728 people with a designed capacity of 3,600 m³/day.
SOUVRET CHENOIT is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Souvret district of Courcelles, within the province of Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. The plant serves a population of around 2,728 and is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by the local authorities. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,600 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 487.63 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Scheldt River basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and nutrients, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters and maintain the ecological balance of the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Souvret district of Courcelles, in the province of Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. Its address is Rue Jules Berny, Forrière, Souvret, Courcelles.
The plant serves approximately 2,728 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands into the North Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a Belgian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for small agglomerations and sets standards for effluent quality.
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