Overview
UWWTP Dreumel serves approximately 5,315 people in Dreumel, Gelderland, Netherlands. The plant is part of the Dutch municipal wastewater infrastructure under EU regulations.
UWWTP Dreumel is a wastewater treatment facility located in Dreumel, a town in the province of Gelderland, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of around 5,315, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). It operates within the Dutch water management framework, which is overseen by regional water authorities. As a small-scale plant, UWWTP Dreumel is expected to provide at least secondary treatment in accordance with EU standards. The Netherlands has a comprehensive wastewater treatment network, with most plants achieving advanced treatment levels to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a modest scale. The treated effluent from UWWTP Dreumel is discharged into local surface waters, which ultimately drain into the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse delta. The region's water quality is closely monitored to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic ecosystems. The plant plays a role in maintaining the ecological health of the surrounding polder landscape and downstream waterways.
Environmental context
UWWTP Dreumel discharges into the local water system within the Rhine-Meuse basin, which flows through the Netherlands and into the North Sea. The downstream environment includes freshwater and estuarine habitats that support diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. Nutrient removal is critical in this region to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality in the sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Dreumel is located in Dreumel, a town in the province of Gelderland, Netherlands. The address is 3, Kooiweg, Oude Maasdijk, Dreumel.
The plant serves approximately 5,315 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters within the Rhine-Meuse basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
As a Dutch plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Small plants in the Netherlands typically provide secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the North Sea.
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