Overview
UWWTP MEIJEL serves approximately 5,928 people in Meijel, Limburg, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
UWWTP MEIJEL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Meijel, a village in the municipality of Peel en Maas, Limburg province, Netherlands. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 5,928, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location in the southern Netherlands places it within a region characterized by agricultural land and small watercourses. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, UWWTP MEIJEL is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment (secondary or equivalent) for discharges into freshwater and estuaries. The treated effluent from UWWTP MEIJEL is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Meuse River basin, which flows northward through the Netherlands before entering the North Sea. The surrounding area includes nature reserves and agricultural zones, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
UWWTP MEIJEL discharges into the Meuse River basin, which flows through the Netherlands and empties into the North Sea. The local watershed includes small streams and canals that support diverse aquatic life and are used for agriculture. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological health of downstream waters, including the Meuse estuary and coastal North Sea.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP MEIJEL is located in Meijel, a village in the municipality of Peel en Maas, Limburg province, Netherlands. The address is Berkenheg, Hof, Meijel, 5768 PD.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 5,928 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Meuse River basin, eventually flowing into the North Sea.
As a Dutch plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, UWWTP MEIJEL operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment or equivalent for discharges into freshwater and estuaries.
In the Netherlands, small agglomerations like Meijel typically employ secondary treatment (biological) to meet EU standards. Some plants may also include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
Nearby plants