Overview
UWWTP MARUM serves approximately 9,000 people in Marum, Groningen, Netherlands. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
UWWTP MARUM is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Marum, a town in the province of Groningen, Netherlands. It serves a population of approximately 9,004 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. The plant is situated in the northern Netherlands, an area characterized by flat, low-lying terrain and extensive water management infrastructure. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 1.00, indicating the plant's scale relative to local demand. Dutch wastewater treatment plants are known for high compliance with EU standards, often incorporating advanced nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. The treated effluent from UWWTP MARUM is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its tidal flats and ecological importance. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses in the region.
Environmental context
UWWTP MARUM discharges into the local canal and river network of Groningen, which flows into the Lauwersmeer and then the Wadden Sea. The Wadden Sea is an ecologically sensitive intertidal zone that supports diverse bird populations, marine life, and seagrass beds. Nutrient removal is critical to prevent eutrophication in this shallow coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP MARUM is located at Distributieweg 2 in Marum, a town in the province of Groningen, Netherlands.
UWWTP MARUM serves approximately 9,004 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways in Groningen, which flow into the Lauwersmeer and ultimately the Wadden Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of 2,000-10,000 people must provide secondary treatment. UWWTP MARUM, serving ~9,000 people, is required to meet this standard.
In the Netherlands, plants of this scale typically employ activated sludge or similar biological treatment with nutrient removal to meet stringent Dutch water quality standards, especially given the sensitivity of downstream waters like the Wadden Sea.
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