Overview
UWWTP Gorinchem Oost serves approximately 16,000 people in Gorinchem, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards.
UWWTP Gorinchem Oost is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gorinchem, in the province of Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. It serves a population of around 16,046, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Oost II industrial area, reflecting its role in managing both domestic and industrial wastewater from the region. As a Dutch treatment facility, UWWTP Gorinchem Oost is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a moderate scale. Dutch plants typically employ advanced biological treatment to meet stringent nutrient removal standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in the delta and coastal areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta, a complex network of rivers and estuaries that flows into the North Sea. This delta is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and serving as a vital stopover for migratory birds. The region is also important for fisheries and recreation, making nutrient removal and pollution control critical for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Gorinchem Oost is located in Gorinchem, in the province of Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. The address is Franklinweg, Oost II, Gorinchem, 4207 HX.
The plant serves approximately 16,046 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 Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta and ultimately the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Dutch implementation includes additional nutrient removal standards.
For medium agglomerations in the Netherlands, secondary treatment with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) is standard to meet EU and national water quality objectives.
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