Overview
TUBIZE wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 13,000 people in Tubize, Brabant wallon, Belgium. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for secondary treatment.
TUBIZE wastewater treatment plant is located in Tubize, within the Brabant wallon province of Belgium. The facility serves a population of around 13,025, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. As a Belgian plant, TUBIZE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive aims to protect the environment from the adverse effects of untreated wastewater. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent from TUBIZE likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Senne River, part of the Scheldt basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The TUBIZE plant discharges into the Senne River, a tributary of the Scheldt, which flows through Belgium and into the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in the river system, which is used for recreation and supports fish populations.
Frequently asked questions
The TUBIZE plant is located at 39 Rue du Pont Demeur, Le Péchi, Tubize, in the Brabant wallon province of Belgium.
The plant serves approximately 13,025 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Senne River, part of the Scheldt basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a Belgian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in Belgium typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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