Overview
Staden wastewater treatment plant in West-Vlaanderen, Belgium serves 2,500 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 446.87 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 1,350 m³/day.
The Staden wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Staden, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. It serves a population of approximately 2,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU UWWTD for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 1,350 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 446.87 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity. Belgium's wastewater sector is regulated under the EU UWWTD, implemented through regional decrees in Flanders. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the North Sea via the Yser River basin or the Scheldt basin. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for agriculture and recreation. Advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The Staden plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Yser River basin, which drains into the North Sea near Nieuwpoort. The North Sea is a productive marine ecosystem supporting fisheries and migratory bird populations. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters and the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The Staden wastewater treatment plant is located in Staden, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, at Sentier 38, 8840 Staden.
The plant serves approximately 2,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Yser River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, small agglomerations (under 10,000 population equivalent) are generally required to have secondary treatment. The Staden plant's advanced treatment provides additional nutrient removal, which is beneficial for sensitive areas.
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