UWWTP Goedereede - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Goedereede, Netherlands

UWWTP Goedereede is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Goedereede on the island of Goeree-Overflakkee in the province of Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. It serves a population of approximately 16,733, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Dutch and EU regulations. The plant is situated near the coast, reflecting the region's low-lying, water-rich geography. As a Dutch plant, UWWTP Goedereede operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The Netherlands implements this through national legislation and water authority permits. 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 load. The treated effluent from UWWTP Goedereede is discharged into the surrounding water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Grevelingenmeer or Haringvliet estuaries. These waters are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as important migratory corridors for fish and birds. The plant's performance is critical to maintaining water quality in this coastal and estuarine environment.

UWWTP Goedereede discharges into the local water network on Goeree-Overflakkee, which drains into the Grevelingenmeer and Haringvliet, both part of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta system. These waters eventually flow into the North Sea. The area supports diverse aquatic habitats, including salt marshes and tidal flats, and is an important stopover for migratory birds. Nutrient and pollutant control from the plant helps protect these sensitive ecosystems.