Overview
UWWTP ELBURG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Elburg, Gelderland, Netherlands, serving approximately 66,367 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP ELBURG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Elburg, Gelderland, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of approximately 66,367, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated near the Kamperdijk road and is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by Dutch water authorities. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The designed capacity is reported as 1. 00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or population equivalent), indicating a facility sized for its service population. Typical Dutch plants employ advanced biological treatment with nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake and a key ecological and recreational resource. The IJsselmeer is part of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta system and supports diverse aquatic life. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this important watershed.
Environmental context
UWWTP ELBURG discharges into the local water network that flows into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake formed from the former Zuiderzee. The IJsselmeer is a vital ecological area, supporting fish populations, waterfowl, and aquatic vegetation. It also serves as a drinking water source and recreational area. The plant's nutrient removal is crucial to prevent eutrophication in this sensitive lake environment.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP ELBURG is located at Kamperdijk, Elburg, Gelderland, Netherlands, 8081 HL. It serves the municipality of Elburg and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 66,367 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake in the Netherlands.
As a Dutch plant serving over 10,000 people, UWWTP ELBURG operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal.
Dutch plants of this scale typically employ advanced biological treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal to meet stringent effluent standards, especially when discharging into sensitive water bodies like the IJsselmeer.
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