Overview
UWWTP Noordoostpolder Tollebeek serves approximately 79,000 people in Flevoland, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring treated effluent meets required standards.
UWWTP Noordoostpolder Tollebeek is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Tollebeek, within the Noordoostpolder municipality of Flevoland province, Netherlands. Serving a population of around 79,000, the plant is part of the national wastewater infrastructure managed by regional water authorities. As a plant serving a medium-to-large agglomeration, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in million cubic meters per year or similar unit), indicating a facility sized for its population load. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake that is ecologically significant for bird populations and water quality. The region's polder landscape requires careful water management to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain aquatic health.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from UWWTP Noordoostpolder Tollebeek enters the drainage network of the Noordoostpolder, which flows into the IJsselmeer. This large freshwater lake is a key ecological area, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important stopover for migratory birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can impact algal growth and water clarity, making advanced treatment important for preserving the lake's ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tollebeek, within the Noordoostpolder municipality of Flevoland province, Netherlands.
The plant serves approximately 79,033 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU definitions.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake in the Netherlands.
As a Dutch plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients.
In the Netherlands, plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment, and often include nutrient removal (tertiary treatment) to protect sensitive water bodies like the IJsselmeer.
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