Overview
UWWTP Huizen serves approximately 48,000 people in Huizen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment.
UWWTP Huizen is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Huizen, in the province of Noord-Holland, Netherlands. It serves a population of around 48,267, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in a densely populated region near the coast, reflecting the Netherlands' advanced water management infrastructure. As a plant in the Netherlands, UWWTP Huizen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more stringent treatment in sensitive areas, which may apply to this region given its proximity to coastal and inland waters. 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 Huizen is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the IJsselmeer or the Markermeer, both large freshwater lakes that are ecologically significant. These lakes support diverse aquatic life and are important for recreation and water supply. The plant's operations help protect these water bodies from nutrient pollution and other contaminants, contributing to the overall health of the Dutch water environment.
Environmental context
UWWTP Huizen discharges into the local water network that flows into the Markermeer, a large freshwater lake in the Netherlands. The Markermeer is part of the IJsselmeer area, which is an ecologically sensitive region supporting diverse bird populations and fish species. The lake also serves as a key water resource for surrounding communities. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this interconnected system.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Huizen is located in Huizen, in the province of Noord-Holland, Netherlands. The address is Wolfskamer, Huizen, 1271 GD.
UWWTP Huizen serves approximately 48,267 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from UWWTP Huizen is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Markermeer, a large freshwater lake in the Netherlands.
UWWTP Huizen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment of wastewater in agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, such as those near lakes or coastal waters, tertiary treatment may be required.
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