Overview
UWWTP Akkrum serves approximately 3,875 people in Akkrum, Fryslân, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
UWWTP Akkrum is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Akkrum, a town in the province of Fryslân, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,875 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location in the low-lying, water-rich landscape of Fryslân places it within a region known for its extensive canal and lake systems. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to provide secondary treatment. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized appropriately for its service area. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for effluent quality. The treated effluent from UWWTP Akkrum is discharged into the local surface waters, which are part of the extensive Frisian lake district. This area ultimately drains into the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique intertidal ecosystems. The plant's operations are critical for protecting the water quality of the surrounding canals and lakes, which support recreational activities and diverse aquatic life.
Environmental context
UWWTP Akkrum discharges into the local canal and lake system of Fryslân, which is part of the larger IJsselmeer basin. The waters eventually flow into the Wadden Sea, an ecologically sensitive intertidal zone that supports migratory birds, seals, and diverse marine life. The plant's treatment performance is vital for maintaining water quality in this region, which is heavily used for recreation and agriculture.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Akkrum is located at Polsleatwei 9 in Akkrum, a town in the province of Fryslân, Netherlands.
The plant serves approximately 3,875 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local canal and lake system of Fryslân, which ultimately drains into the Wadden Sea via the IJsselmeer basin.
As a Dutch plant, UWWTP Akkrum operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size (2,000-10,000 PE).
For small agglomerations in the Netherlands, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under EU law, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids.
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