Overview
Waterloo wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Waterloo, Belgium, with a population equivalent of 18,735. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Waterloo wastewater treatment plant is located in the Brabant wallon province of Belgium, serving the municipality of Waterloo. With a population served of 18,735, it is classified as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a Belgian facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from the plant's compliance with EU standards, helping to protect water quality in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The Waterloo plant discharges into the local water network that feeds into the Senne River, a tributary of the Dyle River, which is part of the Scheldt basin. The Scheldt flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Waterloo wastewater treatment plant is located in Waterloo, in the Brabant wallon province of Belgium. Its address is Drève du Brocard, Le Roussart, Waterloo.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 18,735 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Senne River system, which flows into the Dyle River and eventually the Scheldt basin, reaching the North Sea.
As a Belgian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require additional treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be necessary.
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