Overview
UWWTP Chaam is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 6,150 people in Chaam, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP Chaam is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Chaam, a village in the province of Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,150 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Dutch plant of this scale, it is expected to provide at least secondary treatment in accordance with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is part of the national wastewater infrastructure managed by regional water authorities. The treated effluent from UWWTP Chaam is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta system. The plant plays a role in protecting the region's surface water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water network within the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt basin, which flows through the Netherlands and into the North Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in a densely populated and agriculturally active area.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Chaam is located in Chaam, a village in the province of Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. The address is 17 Elsakkerpad, Chaam.
The plant serves approximately 6,150 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that are part of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta, eventually reaching the North Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas.
The plant is sized to handle the wastewater from its service area.
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