Overview
UWWTP Holten serves approximately 23,000 people in Holten, Overijssel, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
UWWTP Holten is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Holten, a town in the municipality of Rijssen-Holten, Overijssel, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of approximately 22,967, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a Dutch wastewater treatment plant, UWWTP Holten operates within the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The Netherlands has extensive water management infrastructure, and plants like this one are integrated into regional water boards (waterschappen) that oversee treatment and discharge. The treated effluent from UWWTP Holten is discharged into local surface waters, which are part of the Rhine basin. The area is characterized by low-lying terrain and a dense network of canals and rivers. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses such as agriculture and recreation.
Environmental context
UWWTP Holten discharges into local waterways that drain into the IJssel River, a distributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is one of Europe's most important river systems, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, where nutrient pollution from agriculture and urban runoff is a concern.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Holten is located in Holten, a town in the municipality of Rijssen-Holten, in the province of Overijssel, Netherlands.
UWWTP Holten serves approximately 22,967 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from UWWTP Holten is discharged into local surface waters that eventually flow into the IJssel River, part of the Rhine basin.
UWWTP Holten operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size. In the Netherlands, water boards (waterschappen) oversee implementation.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required. Dutch plants often employ advanced treatment to meet strict water quality standards.
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