Overview
UWWTP CAP AD IJSSEL GROENEDIJK serves Capelle aan den IJssel, Netherlands, treating wastewater for approximately 40,274 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP CAP AD IJSSEL GROENEDIJK is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Capelle aan den IJssel, in the province of Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. It serves a population of approximately 40,274, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the densely populated Randstad region, near the Hollandse IJssel river. As a plant in the Netherlands, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the discharge is into sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Nieuwe Waterweg and the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this densely populated and economically vital area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hollandse IJssel river, which flows into the Nieuwe Maas and then the North Sea via the Nieuwe Waterweg. This delta region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and serving as a critical migratory route for fish species. The area is also subject to nutrient pollution pressures from agriculture and urban runoff, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Capelle aan den IJssel, in the province of Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. Its address is 61, Anna Maria van Cappellenpark, Oostgaarde, Capelle aan den IJssel.
The plant serves approximately 40,274 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Hollandse IJssel river and eventually reaches the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta.
As a Dutch plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates 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 downstream waters like the North Sea.
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