Overview
UWWTP Ommen serves the town of Ommen in Overijssel, Netherlands, treating wastewater for approximately 18,500 residents. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP Ommen is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ommen, Overijssel, Netherlands. It serves a population of approximately 18,467 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the eastern part of the country, near the Vecht river. As a Dutch wastewater treatment plant, UWWTP Ommen is subject to 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 issued by regional water authorities. Typical plants of this scale in the region employ activated sludge systems with nutrient removal to meet stringent water quality standards. The treated effluent from UWWTP Ommen is discharged into the Vecht river, which flows through the Netherlands and Germany before entering the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake. The Vecht river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Vecht and downstream waters, including the IJsselmeer, which is a vital freshwater resource and ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
UWWTP Ommen discharges into the Vecht river, which flows northwest through the Netherlands and into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake. The Vecht river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory route for fish. The IJsselmeer is a key freshwater reservoir and ecologically sensitive area, home to various bird species and aquatic plants. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this interconnected system.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Ommen is located in Ommen, Overijssel, Netherlands, at Broekdijkje 1a. It serves the local municipality and surrounding areas.
UWWTP Ommen serves approximately 18,467 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent from UWWTP Ommen is discharged into the Vecht river, which flows through the Netherlands and Germany before entering the IJsselmeer.
UWWTP Ommen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The Netherlands enforces this through national legislation and permits issued by regional water authorities.
Plants of this scale in the Netherlands typically employ secondary treatment with activated sludge systems, often including nutrient removal to meet stringent water quality standards under the EU directive.
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