Overview
UWWTP Genemuiden serves approximately 20,417 people in Overijssel, Netherlands. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, contributing to the region's water quality management.
UWWTP Genemuiden is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Genemuiden, a town in the municipality of Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of around 20,417, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union classifications. As a Dutch wastewater treatment facility, UWWTP Genemuiden operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or population equivalent), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the IJsselmeer or the North Sea via the IJssel River and other waterways. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for recreation and agriculture, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water network, which flows through the Zwarte Water and then into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake that is ecologically sensitive and supports diverse aquatic life. The IJsselmeer ultimately connects to the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site (though not named here) known for its tidal flats and migratory bird populations. The treatment plant plays a key role in protecting these downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Genemuiden is located on Nieuwe Weg in Genemuiden, a town in the municipality of Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, Netherlands.
The plant serves approximately 20,417 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU definitions.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Zwarte Water and eventually reaches the IJsselmeer and the North 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.
Plants of this scale in the Netherlands typically provide secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the IJsselmeer.
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