Overview
UWWTP Gieten is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 28,000 people in Gieten, Drenthe, Netherlands. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP Gieten is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Gieten, in the province of Drenthe, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of approximately 28,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Dutch plant, UWWTP Gieten is subject to 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, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Ems River basin. The surrounding region of Drenthe is characterized by agricultural land and small watercourses, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from UWWTP Gieten enters the local water network, which flows into the Ems River basin and eventually reaches the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the sensitive agricultural landscape of Drenthe.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Gieten is located at Spekstoep 25 in Gieten, within the municipality of Aa en Hunze, province of Drenthe, Netherlands.
The plant serves approximately 27,997 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Ems River basin and ultimately reaches the North Sea.
As a Dutch plant, UWWTP Gieten operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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