Overview
UWWTP Heerde serves the town of Heerde in Gelderland, Netherlands, treating wastewater for approximately 16,550 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP Heerde is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Heerde, Gelderland, Netherlands. It serves a population of approximately 16,550, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Kanaaldijk in the Hoorn area. As a Dutch plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in million cubic meters per year or similar unit), indicating the plant's scale. The treatment process and specific permit details are managed by the local water authority. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the IJssel River and then the IJsselmeer. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water management. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Gelderland region.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from UWWTP Heerde flows into the local canal network, which connects to the IJssel River. The IJssel River is a major distributary of the Rhine, flowing northward into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, and the plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Heerde is located at Kanaaldijk, Hoorn, Heerde, Gelderland, Netherlands.
UWWTP Heerde serves approximately 16,550 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from UWWTP Heerde is discharged into the local canal network, which eventually flows into the IJssel River and then the IJsselmeer.
UWWTP Heerde operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size in sensitive areas.
In the Netherlands, plants serving around 16,550 people typically provide at least secondary treatment, with many also incorporating nutrient removal to meet stringent water quality standards.
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