Overview
UWWTP GOUDA serves approximately 61,717 people in Gouda, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
UWWTP GOUDA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gouda, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. It serves a population of around 61,717, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the low-lying, water-rich landscape typical of the Dutch polder region. As a facility operating within the European Union, UWWTP GOUDA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 100,000, the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent from UWWTP GOUDA is discharged into the local surface 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 an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's performance directly affects water quality in the downstream canals and rivers that are integral to the Dutch water management system.
Environmental context
UWWTP GOUDA discharges into the local canal network, which connects to the Hollandse IJssel river and eventually the Nieuwe Waterweg, leading to the North Sea. The downstream environment includes the Rhine-Meuse delta, a ecologically significant area that supports diverse aquatic habitats and is a key stopover for migratory birds. Nutrient and pollutant loads from the plant must be carefully managed to protect these sensitive waters.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP GOUDA is located at 125 Gouderaksedijk, Gouda, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
UWWTP GOUDA serves approximately 61,717 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local canal network, which flows into the Hollandse IJssel river and ultimately reaches the North Sea.
As a Dutch plant, UWWTP GOUDA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment. Many Dutch plants also incorporate phosphorus and nitrogen removal to protect sensitive receiving waters.
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