Overview
UWWTP DEN HELDER serves the city of Den Helder in Noord-Holland, Netherlands, with a population equivalent of 61,317. The plant is located near the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Direct
UWWTP DEN HELDER is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Den Helder, a coastal city in the province of Noord-Holland, Netherlands. The plant serves a population equivalent of 61,317, classifying it as a medium to large agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location near the Wadden Sea places it in a sensitive coastal environment. As a Dutch plant, UWWTP DEN HELDER operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Given its coastal proximity, the plant likely meets additional requirements for nutrient removal to protect the sensitive Wadden Sea ecosystem. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Wadden Sea, a shallow tidal sea that is part of the North Sea. The Wadden Sea is an ecologically critical area, supporting diverse bird populations, marine life, and seagrass beds. The plant plays a key role in protecting this environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
UWWTP DEN HELDER discharges into the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world's most important intertidal ecosystems. The Wadden Sea connects to the North Sea, providing critical habitat for migratory birds, seals, and fish. The plant's location in a sensitive coastal zone requires advanced treatment to minimize nutrient loading and protect marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP DEN HELDER is located in Den Helder, a coastal city in the province of Noord-Holland, Netherlands. The plant's address is Oostoeverweg, Guldemond, Den Helder, 1785 PA.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 61,317, classifying it as a medium to large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent from UWWTP DEN HELDER is discharged into the Wadden Sea, a shallow tidal sea that is part of the North Sea. The plant's coastal location requires careful management to protect the sensitive marine environment.
As a Dutch plant, UWWTP DEN HELDER operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent and additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas like the Wadden Sea.
In the Netherlands, plants serving over 50,000 people typically provide secondary treatment with nutrient removal, especially when discharging into sensitive coastal waters like the Wadden Sea. This aligns with the EU UWWTD requirements for large agglomerations in sensitive areas.
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