Overview
UWWTP BRESKENS serves the town of Breskens in Zeeland, Netherlands, treating wastewater for approximately 8,774 people. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 and is located near the coast.
UWWTP BRESKENS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Breskens, a town in the province of Zeeland, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,774 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a Dutch wastewater facility, UWWTP BRESKENS operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The Netherlands implements this directive through national legislation, with permits issued by regional water authorities. Given the plant's coastal proximity, it likely adheres to additional requirements for sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea. The Zeeland region is characterized by its delta landscape, with numerous estuaries and coastal ecosystems. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the surrounding marine environment, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
UWWTP BRESKENS discharges into the coastal waters of the North Sea via the Western Scheldt estuary, a dynamic and ecologically sensitive area. The estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish and bird species, and is part of a larger delta system that provides critical habitat. The plant's treatment performance is essential for maintaining water quality in this marine environment, which is influenced by tidal flows and agricultural runoff from the surrounding polders.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP BRESKENS is located in Breskens, a town in the province of Zeeland, Netherlands. The address is Duivelshoekseweg, Breskens, Sluis, Zeeland, 4507 JS.
The plant serves approximately 8,774 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Western Scheldt estuary and ultimately the North Sea. As a coastal plant, it must meet stringent standards to protect marine water quality.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent discharging into coastal waters. Dutch water authorities enforce this through national permits.
For agglomerations of this size in coastal areas, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment. Many Dutch plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive marine environments like the North Sea.
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