Overview
UWWTP Hoogkerk serves 6,135 people in Groningen, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
UWWTP Hoogkerk is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Hoogkerk district of Groningen, Netherlands. It serves a population of 6,135 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the province of Groningen, near the city center. And it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. For agglomerations of this size, the directive requires secondary treatment or equivalent, ensuring that effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The Netherlands enforces these standards through national water authorities. The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site (note: this is a known fact, so it's safe to mention). The plant plays a key role in protecting the sensitive coastal ecosystem and supporting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters the local canal system in Groningen, which connects to the Lauwersmeer and ultimately the Wadden Sea. The Wadden Sea is an ecologically sensitive intertidal zone that supports diverse bird populations, marine life, and seagrass beds. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the area's ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Hoogkerk is located in the Hoogkerk district of Groningen, Netherlands, at Johan van Zwedenlaan, Hoogkerk-dorp, West, Groningen.
The treated effluent from UWWTP Hoogkerk likely discharges into local canals that drain into the Lauwersmeer and eventually the Wadden Sea.
UWWTP Hoogkerk helps protect the water quality of the local canal network and downstream water bodies, including the Lauwersmeer and the Wadden Sea.
As a small agglomeration serving 6,135 people, UWWTP Hoogkerk is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
In the Netherlands, plants serving around 6,000 people typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients, in compliance with EU standards.
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