Overview
UWWTP AALBURG WIJK EN AALBURG serves about 8,200 people in Wijk en Aalburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. The plant treats municipal wastewater under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP AALBURG WIJK EN AALBURG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Wijk en Aalburg, a town in the province of Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,200 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Dutch plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the region's canals and rivers, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water network, which is part of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta, a vast and ecologically important system that flows into the North Sea. This delta supports diverse aquatic habitats and is a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The region's low-lying terrain and dense water management infrastructure make proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and preventing eutrophication in downstream lakes and coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wijk en Aalburg, a town in the province of Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. Its address is Dreefzicht, Wijk en Aalburg, Altena, Noord-Brabant.
The plant serves approximately 8,200 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which is part of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a Dutch plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. National Dutch regulations also apply.
For small agglomerations in the Netherlands, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. This ensures removal of organic matter and nutrients to protect sensitive water bodies.
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