Overview
UWWTP Bennekom serves approximately 13,917 people in Bennekom, Gelderland, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
UWWTP Bennekom is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bennekom, Gelderland, Netherlands. It serves a population of approximately 13,917, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the eastern part of the country, near the city of Ede. As a Dutch wastewater treatment plant, UWWTP Bennekom operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meters per day, though this figure may represent a unit conversion or reporting anomaly. The Netherlands has a comprehensive wastewater management system, with most plants achieving tertiary treatment to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant discharges into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows through the Netherlands into the North Sea. The surrounding region is characterized by low-lying polders and agricultural land, with a dense network of canals and ditches. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds.
Environmental context
UWWTP Bennekom discharges into the local water system, which is part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through the Netherlands and empties into the North Sea, a vital marine ecosystem. The surrounding area includes polders and agricultural lands, where water quality management is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats. The plant helps maintain the ecological balance of this low-lying region, which supports a variety of freshwater and estuarine species.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Bennekom is located at Doctor W. Dreeslaan, Nergena, Bennekom, Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands, with postal code 6721 NG.
The plant serves approximately 13,917 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which is part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through the Netherlands and ultimately reaches the North Sea.
As a Dutch plant, UWWTP Bennekom operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size. The Netherlands enforces strict water quality standards through national legislation.
In the Netherlands, wastewater treatment plants serving around 14,000 people typically employ secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. Many plants also incorporate advanced treatment to meet stringent environmental standards.
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