Overview
UWWTP DE STOLPEN serves Schagerbrug, Netherlands, treating wastewater for 34,200 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards.
UWWTP DE STOLPEN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Schagerbrug, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. It serves a population of approximately 34,200 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in a region characterized by polders and canals, typical of the Dutch landscape. As a plant in the Netherlands, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating the plant's scale. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets required effluent standards to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the extensive network of canals and rivers in Noord-Holland. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's operation is crucial for maintaining the health of these water bodies and the downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from UWWTP DE STOLPEN enters the local canal network, which flows into the North Sea via the Wadden Sea or the IJsselmeer. This region is part of the Dutch coastal zone, characterized by nutrient-sensitive waters that support diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the area, which is important for fisheries, recreation, and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP DE STOLPEN is located in Schagerbrug, in the province of Noord-Holland, Netherlands. The address is 16, Schagerweg, 't Buurtje, Schagerbrug.
The plant serves a population of approximately 34,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local canal network, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Wadden Sea or IJsselmeer.
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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to have secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated to reduce nutrients.
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