Overview
UWWTP Nieuwveen serves the town of Nieuwveen in Zuid-Holland, Netherlands, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 23,233. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP Nieuwveen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Nieuwveen, a town in the province of Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. It serves a population equivalent of 23,233, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Dutch facility, UWWTP Nieuwveen operates within the framework of 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 typically issued by regional water authorities. For plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is the minimum standard, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The surrounding polder landscape relies on careful water management to maintain water quality and prevent flooding.
Environmental context
UWWTP Nieuwveen discharges into the local water network within the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta, which flows into the North Sea. This delta is a vital ecological zone, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and serving as a key stopover for migratory birds. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in a region characterized by intensive agriculture and dense population.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Nieuwveen is located at Schilkerweg in Nieuwveen, a town in the municipality of Nieuwkoop, Zuid-Holland province, Netherlands.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 23,233, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water network, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta.
As a Dutch facility, UWWTP Nieuwveen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), implemented through national legislation. For plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 PE, secondary treatment is the minimum standard.
In the Netherlands, plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The EU directive requires secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations above 10,000 PE.
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