UWWTP EPE - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Epe, Gelderland, Netherlands

UWWTP EPE is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Epe, Gelderland, Netherlands. It serves a population of around 24,850, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and contributes to the region's water management. As a Dutch plant, UWWTP EPE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a moderate scale facility. The treated effluent from UWWTP EPE is discharged into local surface waters that eventually drain into the IJssel River, a distributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a major migratory corridor for fish. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this important river system.

UWWTP EPE discharges into local waterways that flow into the IJssel River, part of the Rhine basin. The Rhine is a major European river that ultimately drains into the North Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory route for fish species. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in the Rhine delta and coastal areas.