UWWTP LEMMER, Lemmer | Netherlands Wastewater

Overview

UWWTP LEMMER serves approximately 12,257 people in Lemmer, Fryslân, Netherlands. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into the local water system.

UWWTP LEMMER is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Lemmer, a town in the province of Fryslân, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of around 12,257, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Dutch and EU regulations. Its location near the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake, places it in a sensitive hydrological area. As a Dutch plant, UWWTP LEMMER operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The Netherlands implements this directive through national legislation, with permits issued by regional water authorities. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar), indicating it is sized appropriately for its service population. The treated effluent from UWWTP LEMMER is discharged into local waterways that drain into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake that was formerly a marine inlet. The IJsselmeer is an important ecological area, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a key water resource for the region. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of this sensitive lake and its downstream connections to the Wadden Sea.

Environmental context

UWWTP LEMMER discharges into local canals and ditches that flow into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake in the Netherlands. The IJsselmeer is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and bird species. It is connected to the Wadden Sea via sluices, making nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication in both the lake and the coastal marine environment.

Frequently asked questions

UWWTP LEMMER is located in Lemmer, a town in the province of Fryslân, Netherlands. The plant's address is RWZI Lemmer, 4, Wielewei, Noord, Lemmer, De Fryske Marren, Fryslân.

The treated effluent from UWWTP LEMMER is discharged into local waterways that drain into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake. The plant's discharge is regulated to protect the water quality of this sensitive water body.

UWWTP LEMMER helps protect the water quality of the IJsselmeer and its connected water systems. The IJsselmeer is a key freshwater resource and ecological area in the Netherlands.

UWWTP LEMMER, serving approximately 12,257 people, falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and the plant operates under Dutch national regulations that implement the directive.

In the Netherlands, wastewater treatment plants serving around 12,000 people typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, in line with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the IJsselmeer.