Overview
UWWTP Everstekoog serves De Koog on Texel, Netherlands, treating wastewater for 20,700 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP Everstekoog is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in De Koog on the island of Texel, in the province of Noord-Holland, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of approximately 20,700, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. 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. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system on Texel, which ultimately drains into the Wadden Sea, a shallow sea known for its rich biodiversity and important migratory bird habitats. The Wadden Sea is a critical ecological zone supporting seals, fish, and bird populations.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the island's surface waters, which flow into the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site (though not named here to avoid uncertainty). The Wadden Sea is a highly productive intertidal zone that supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory birds and marine mammals. Proper treatment is essential to protect this sensitive coastal ecosystem from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Everstekoog is located in De Koog on the island of Texel, in the province of Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
The plant serves approximately 20,700 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local surface waters on Texel, which eventually flow into the Wadden Sea.
As a Dutch plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000-150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. Dutch plants often employ advanced treatment to protect coastal waters.
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