Overview
UWWTP Haaksbergen serves approximately 27,850 people in Haaksbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
UWWTP Haaksbergen is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Haaksbergen, a town in the province of Overijssel, Netherlands. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 27,850, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to meet these regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with Dutch water quality standards. The treated effluent from UWWTP Haaksbergen is discharged into local surface waters that ultimately drain into the Rhine basin, which flows through the Netherlands into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's rivers and downstream ecosystems, including the ecologically sensitive Wadden Sea area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Rhine basin, one of Europe's major river systems. The Rhine flows through the Netherlands and empties into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The downstream environment includes ecologically important areas such as the Rhine delta and coastal zones, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution and require effective wastewater treatment to maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Haaksbergen is located at Leferinkweg 7 in Haaksbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands.
The plant serves approximately 27,850 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that are part of the Rhine basin, eventually flowing into 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.
In the Netherlands, plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with many incorporating nutrient removal to protect sensitive downstream waters like the North Sea.
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