Overview
Wommelgem wastewater treatment plant serves Antwerpen, Belgium, with a designed capacity of 1.00. It treats wastewater from approximately 29,500 people, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
Wommelgem wastewater treatment plant is located in the Antwerpen district of Deurne, within the Flemish region of Belgium. The facility serves a population equivalent of approximately 29,500 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its designed capacity is 1.00, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater from this urban area. As a Belgian plant, Wommelgem operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment process and operational status are consistent with national implementation of these standards. The treated effluent from Wommelgem is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Scheldt River basin. The Scheldt flows through Antwerp and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this densely populated and industrial region.
Environmental context
The Wommelgem plant discharges into the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Antwerp and into the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical migratory route for fish species. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in the Scheldt estuary and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Wommelgem plant is located in the Deurne district of Antwerpen, in the Flemish region of Belgium. Its address is Cirkelpad, Boterlaar-Silsburg, Deurne-Zuid, Deurne, Antwerpen.
The plant serves approximately 29,500 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Scheldt River basin and eventually reaches the North Sea.
As a Belgian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may also be mandated.
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