Overview
UWWTP Arnhem Zuid serves approximately 129,900 people in Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
UWWTP Arnhem Zuid is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands. It serves a population of approximately 129,900 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the eastern part of the country, near the Rhine River. The plant's designed capacity is 1. As a large agglomeration in the Netherlands, the plant is expected to meet the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The Dutch water authorities enforce compliance with national standards that align with this directive. The treated effluent from UWWTP Arnhem Zuid ultimately discharges into the Rhine River basin, which flows through the Netherlands into the North Sea. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations are critical for protecting water quality in this ecologically and economically important river system.
Environmental context
UWWTP Arnhem Zuid discharges into the Rhine River basin, which flows westward through the Netherlands and into the North Sea. The Rhine is a vital ecological corridor supporting fish species such as salmon and eel, and its delta provides important wetland habitats. The plant's location in a densely populated area means its effluent quality directly affects downstream ecosystems and water users, including agriculture and drinking water production.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Arnhem Zuid is located in Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands, at Dijkmagazijn Elden, 4, Drielsedijk, Arnhem.
The plant serves approximately 129,900 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Rhine River basin, which flows through the Netherlands and into the North Sea.
As a large agglomeration serving over 100,000 people, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
In the Netherlands, plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment (biological treatment) and often include nutrient removal to meet stringent water quality standards, especially in sensitive areas like the Rhine basin.
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