Overview
UWWTP Dalfsen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 21,100 people in Dalfsen, Overijssel, Netherlands. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of
UWWTP Dalfsen is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dalfsen, Overijssel, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of approximately 21,100 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent is discharged into the local water system. As a plant serving over 10,000 population equivalents, UWWTP Dalfsen is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating its scale of operation. The plant's treated wastewater ultimately drains into the Vecht River, which flows through the region and into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake in the Netherlands. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water management. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Vecht basin and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
UWWTP Dalfsen discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which flows into the Vecht River. The Vecht River is part of the Rhine basin and eventually drains into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake that serves as a critical habitat for fish and bird species. The region's flat, low-lying terrain and dense water network make effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain ecological balance in these sensitive water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Dalfsen is located at Ruitenborghweg in Ankum, Dalfsen, Overijssel, Netherlands. It serves the municipality of Dalfsen and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 21,100 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 Vecht River. The Vecht River eventually drains into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake.
As a Dutch plant serving over 10,000 population equivalents, UWWTP Dalfsen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In the Netherlands, plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the IJsselmeer. Advanced treatment may be required in designated sensitive areas.
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