Overview
UWWTP Bodegraven serves approximately 46,500 people in Bodegraven, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring treated effluent meets regulatory standards for discharge into local waterwa
UWWTP Bodegraven is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bodegraven, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 46,500, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. The plant is situated in the low-lying, water-rich landscape characteristic of the Dutch polder region. As a plant in the Netherlands, UWWTP Bodegraven operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating its scale. The treated effluent from UWWTP Bodegraven is discharged into local surface waters, which are part of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta system. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical corridor for migratory fish. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of downstream lakes, canals, and ultimately the North Sea.
Environmental context
UWWTP Bodegraven discharges into the local water network of the Rhine-Meuse delta, which flows through the Netherlands into the North Sea. This delta is a vital ecological zone, supporting extensive wetlands, fish populations, and bird habitats. The plant's treatment processes help reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, safeguarding the water quality of downstream ecosystems, including the ecologically sensitive coastal waters of the North Sea.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Bodegraven is located at Vlietkade 51 in Bodegraven, within the municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, in the province of Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
The plant serves approximately 46,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that are part of the Rhine-Meuse delta system, eventually flowing into the North Sea.
As a Dutch plant, UWWTP Bodegraven operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For medium-sized agglomerations in the Netherlands, secondary treatment is standard, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. Many plants also incorporate advanced treatment to meet stringent Dutch water quality standards.
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