Overview
UWWTP Horstermeer serves over 100,000 people in Ankeveen, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates advanced treatment for large agglomerations in sensitive areas.
UWWTP Horstermeer is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ankeveen, in the province of Noord-Holland, Netherlands. It serves a population of approximately 101,283, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in a region characterized by polders and canals, typical of the Dutch lowlands. As a large agglomeration, the plant is required to meet stringent treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in million cubic meters per year or similar unit), indicating a substantial infrastructure investment. The treated effluent from UWWTP Horstermeer is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Markermeer or IJsselmeer, large freshwater lakes that are ecologically important for birdlife and fisheries. These lakes are part of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta system, a critical European watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this sensitive aquatic environment.
Environmental context
UWWTP Horstermeer discharges into the canal and polder network of Noord-Holland, which drains into the Markermeer and IJsselmeer. These lakes are part of the larger Rhine-Meuse delta, a vital European watershed supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The region is ecologically sensitive due to its role in water management and biodiversity, requiring advanced treatment to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Horstermeer is located in Ankeveen, in the province of Noord-Holland, Netherlands. The address is Bergse Pad, Ankeveen, Wijdemeren, Noord-Holland.
The plant serves a population of approximately 101,283, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local canal and polder network, which ultimately drains into the Markermeer and IJsselmeer lakes, part of the Rhine-Meuse delta.
As a Dutch plant serving over 100,000 people, UWWTP Horstermeer operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment for sensitive areas.
In the Netherlands, plants serving large agglomerations typically employ advanced treatment processes, including biological nutrient removal, to meet strict effluent standards for nitrogen and phosphorus, protecting sensitive receiving waters.
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