Overview
UWWTP Harderwijk serves approximately 152,750 people in Gelderland, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
UWWTP Harderwijk is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Harderwijk, Gelderland, Netherlands. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 152,750, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the coast of the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake. As a large agglomeration in a sensitive area, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The designed capacity is 1. The plant's operational status and permit details are not publicly listed. The treated effluent is discharged into the IJsselmeer, a major freshwater lake that drains into the Wadden Sea via the Afsluitdijk. The IJsselmeer supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast underscores its role in protecting downstream water quality.
Environmental context
UWWTP Harderwijk discharges into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake in the Netherlands that ultimately drains into the Wadden Sea via the Afsluitdijk. The IJsselmeer is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a key migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) highlights the importance of its treatment standards in protecting downstream marine environments.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Harderwijk is located in Harderwijk, Gelderland, Netherlands, near the coast of the IJsselmeer.
The plant serves approximately 152,750 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake that drains into the Wadden Sea.
As a large agglomeration in the Netherlands, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires at least secondary treatment for sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in the Netherlands typically employ secondary or advanced treatment to meet EU standards, especially when discharging into sensitive water bodies like the IJsselmeer.
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