Overview
UWWTP HATTEM serves approximately 35,000 people in Hattem, Gelderland, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
UWWTP HATTEM is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hattem, Gelderland, Netherlands. It serves a population of approximately 35,283 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the eastern part of the country, near the IJssel River. As a plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, UWWTP HATTEM is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The directive ensures that wastewater is treated to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent from UWWTP HATTEM is discharged into the IJssel River, which flows northward to join the Ketelmeer and then the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake. The IJsselmeer is an ecologically important water body that supports diverse aquatic life and is a key resource for water management in the Netherlands. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of this downstream environment.
Environmental context
UWWTP HATTEM discharges treated wastewater into the IJssel River, a distributary of the Rhine that flows through Gelderland. The IJssel River eventually drains into the Ketelmeer and then the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake that is ecologically sensitive and supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and bird species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this important regional water system.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP HATTEM is located at 7A, de Netelhorst, Netelhorst I, Hattem, Gelderland, Netherlands, 8051 KE. It serves the city of Hattem and surrounding areas.
UWWTP HATTEM serves approximately 35,283 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from UWWTP HATTEM is discharged into the IJssel River, which flows northward to the Ketelmeer and then into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake.
As a Dutch wastewater treatment plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, UWWTP HATTEM operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
In the Netherlands, plants serving around 35,000 people typically provide at least secondary treatment, often including biological treatment and nutrient removal to meet stringent water quality standards for the sensitive receiving waters.
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