Overview
UWWTP Bergum Suameer Suameer serves Sumar, Fryslân, Netherlands, treating wastewater for approximately 20,604 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP Bergum Suameer Suameer is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sumar, within the province of Fryslân, Netherlands. It serves a population of approximately 20,604 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and its operations are integrated into the regional water management infrastructure. As a Dutch treatment 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 has a robust regulatory framework that ensures compliance with stringent effluent standards, particularly in sensitive areas. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique intertidal ecosystems. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the surrounding canals and rivers, which are part of the extensive Frisian water system. Its operation supports the ecological health of the region's aquatic habitats and the downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local canal network, which flows into the Lauwersmeer and then the Wadden Sea. The Wadden Sea is a highly productive ecosystem supporting migratory birds, seals, and diverse marine life. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, reducing nutrient loads that could cause eutrophication in the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sumar, a village in the municipality of Tytsjerksteradiel, in the province of Fryslân, Netherlands. Its address is RWZI Burgum, 24, Solcamastraat, Sumar.
The plant serves approximately 20,604 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local canal network, which flows into the Lauwersmeer and eventually the Wadden Sea.
As a Dutch plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. The Netherlands enforces strict national standards aligned with the directive.
Plants of this scale in the Netherlands typically employ secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters like the Wadden Sea. Advanced treatment may be required in designated sensitive areas.
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