Overview
UWWTP DEN HAM serves Den Ham, Overijssel, Netherlands, treating wastewater for approximately 5,583 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with European standards.
UWWTP DEN HAM is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Den Ham, a town in the Overijssel province of the Netherlands. Serving a population of around 5,583, the plant is part of the country's extensive wastewater infrastructure managed under Dutch water authorities. As a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is required to provide appropriate treatment to protect the environment. The Netherlands has a robust regulatory framework that mandates secondary treatment for inland plants of this scale, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that eventually drain into the IJsselmeer or the North Sea. Its operation supports the ecological health of the region's canals and rivers, which are vital for biodiversity and water quality in the low-lying Dutch landscape.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the regional canal system, which is part of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. This area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish. The downstream waters eventually reach the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake, and the Wadden Sea, a critical intertidal ecosystem. Protecting these waters from nutrient pollution is essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP DEN HAM is located in Den Ham, a town in the Overijssel province of the Netherlands. The address is Ommerweg, Noord-Meer, Den Ham, Twenterand.
The plant serves approximately 5,583 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local canal system, which is part of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. The water eventually flows into the IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. In the Netherlands, implementation is overseen by regional water authorities.
For small agglomerations in the Netherlands, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas. Dutch plants often employ advanced nutrient removal to meet strict environmental targets.
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