Overview
WAREMME wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Waremme in Liège, Belgium, with a population equivalent of 16,870. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The WAREMME wastewater treatment plant is located in Waremme, a city in the province of Liège, Wallonia, Belgium. It serves a population equivalent of 16,870, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a Belgian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Belgium has designated sensitive areas under the directive, necessitating more stringent treatment in certain catchments. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Meuse River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The Meuse supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Meuse River basin, which flows northward through Belgium and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The Meuse supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as salmon and trout, and its floodplains provide important habitats for migratory birds. The river is also a key water resource for agriculture and industry in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The WAREMME plant is located in Waremme, in the province of Liège, Wallonia, Belgium.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 16,870, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Meuse River basin, which flows to the North Sea.
As a Belgian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of this size are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated.
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