Overview
UWWTP Bommelerwaard Oost serves Zaltbommel, Gelderland, Netherlands, treating wastewater for approximately 57,751 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP Bommelerwaard Oost is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Zaltbommel, Gelderland, Netherlands. It serves a population of approximately 57,751, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and discharges into local water bodies. 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 plant's treatment process is designed to meet these standards, protecting the surrounding environment. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately flows into the Waal River, a major distributary of the Rhine, which drains into the North Sea. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the Rhine basin, a region of high environmental significance.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Waal River, part of the Rhine basin, which flows through the Netherlands and into the North Sea. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The Rhine is a heavily used waterway, and maintaining water quality is critical for both ecological health and human use, including drinking water and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Bommelerwaard Oost is located in Zaltbommel, Gelderland, Netherlands, at Onderlangsweg 3.
The plant serves approximately 57,751 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Waal River, a major distributary of the Rhine, which flows to the North 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 10,000 population equivalent.
Plants of this scale in the Netherlands typically provide secondary or advanced treatment to meet stringent nutrient removal standards, especially in sensitive areas like the Rhine basin.
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