Overview
UWWTP Nieuwveer Breda serves 207,600 people in Breda, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring advanced treatment for a large agglomeration.
UWWTP Nieuwveer Breda is a major wastewater treatment facility located in Breda, in the province of Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. It serves a population of 207,600, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Brielsedreef and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the region. As a large agglomeration, the plant is required to meet stringent treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary or tertiary treatment depending on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in million cubic meters per year or similar unit), indicating a substantial infrastructure investment. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The treated effluent from UWWTP Nieuwveer Breda is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Mark River and the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the delta and coastal areas.
Environmental context
UWWTP Nieuwveer Breda discharges into the Mark River, which flows into the Bergse Maas and then the Hollands Diep, eventually reaching the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. This delta is a critical ecological zone, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and serving as a key stopover for migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the sensitive downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Nieuwveer Breda is located in Breda, in the province of Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. The address is Brielsedreef, Breda, 4823 ZJ.
The plant serves a population of 207,600, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Mark River, which flows through the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta and eventually into the North Sea.
As a Dutch plant serving over 150,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment to protect sensitive water bodies.
In the Netherlands, large agglomerations typically employ tertiary treatment, including nutrient removal, to meet stringent EU standards and protect the North Sea and inland waters.
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