Overview
UWWTP LICHTENVOORDE serves 18,700 people in Lichtenvoorde, Gelderland, Netherlands. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
UWWTP LICHTENVOORDE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Lichtenvoorde, a town in the province of Gelderland, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of approximately 18,700, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a Dutch wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The Netherlands implements this directive through national legislation, with oversight from regional water authorities. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet the effluent quality standards set by these regulations. The treated wastewater from UWWTP LICHTENVOORDE is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is one of Europe's major rivers, flowing through several countries before reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Rhine basin by reducing nutrient and pollutant loads from urban runoff and domestic sewage.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rhine River basin, which flows through the Netherlands and into the North Sea. The Rhine is a critical waterway for biodiversity, supporting fish species such as salmon and eel, and providing habitat for migratory birds. The plant's nutrient removal helps prevent eutrophication in downstream waters, including the North Sea coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP LICHTENVOORDE is located at 18 Boschlaan, Lichtenvoorde, in the municipality of Oost Gelre, Gelderland province, Netherlands.
The plant serves a population of approximately 18,700 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Rhine River basin and eventually reaches the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Dutch water authorities enforce compliance through national permits.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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