Overview
UWWTP AALST BRAKEL serves the community of Zuilichem in Gelderland, Netherlands. The plant treats wastewater for approximately 8,334 people as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
UWWTP AALST BRAKEL is a wastewater treatment plant located in Zuilichem, within the municipality of Zaltbommel in the province of Gelderland, Netherlands. The facility serves a population of approximately 8,334 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under European Union classification. 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 Netherlands implements this directive through national legislation enforced by regional water authorities, ensuring compliance with discharge standards for inland waters. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the broader Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta system, ultimately reaching the North Sea. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish species.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from UWWTP AALST BRAKEL flows into the local water network within the Rhine-Meuse delta, one of Europe's most important river systems. This delta region supports rich biodiversity, including freshwater and estuarine habitats, and drains into the North Sea. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the basin, which is critical for both ecological health and human uses such as drinking water production and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP AALST BRAKEL is located in Zuilichem, a village in the municipality of Zaltbommel, in the province of Gelderland, Netherlands.
The plant serves approximately 8,334 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU guidelines.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Rhine-Meuse delta system, which ultimately drains into 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 implementation is overseen by regional water authorities.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment. Dutch plants often employ advanced biological treatment to meet stringent nutrient removal standards for sensitive inland waters.
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