Overview
UWWTP Amstelveen serves 113,900 people in Amstelveen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
UWWTP Amstelveen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Amstelveen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. It serves a population of 113,900, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Amstel River and is within 50 km of the North Sea coast. As a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is required to provide at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment expected if the receiving waters are sensitive. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in million cubic meters per year or similar unit), indicating a substantial facility. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Amstel River and the IJsselmeer or North Sea Canal. This coastal proximity means the plant plays a key role in protecting the marine environment from nutrient pollution, supporting aquatic life and recreational water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Amstel River, which flows through Amsterdam and into the IJsselmeer or North Sea Canal, eventually reaching the North Sea. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in coastal waters, making advanced treatment crucial for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Amstelveen is located at Machineweg 26, Amstelveen, in the province of Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
The plant serves a population of 113,900, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Amstel River and eventually reaches the North Sea.
As a Dutch plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
In the Netherlands, plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment (biological) and often include tertiary treatment for nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters like the North Sea.
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