UWWTP Oosterwolde AB, Oosterwolde | Netherlands Wastewater

Overview

UWWTP Oosterwolde AB serves approximately 31,500 people in Oosterwolde, Fryslân, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring secondary treatment for this medium-sized agglomeration.

UWWTP Oosterwolde AB is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Oosterwolde, a town in the province of Fryslân, Netherlands. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 31,500, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Dutch wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Dutch plants typically employ advanced treatment technologies to meet stringent national water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake, and ultimately into the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The plant plays a key role in protecting the sensitive aquatic ecosystems of the region, including the nutrient-sensitive waters of the Wadden Sea.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the local water system that flows into the IJsselmeer, a major freshwater lake in the Netherlands, and eventually into the Wadden Sea. This coastal ecosystem is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse bird populations and marine life. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in these downstream waters.

Frequently asked questions

UWWTP Oosterwolde AB is located in Oosterwolde, a town in the province of Fryslân, Netherlands. The address is RWZI Oosterwolde, 19, Duistereweg, Oosterwolde.

The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 31,488 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake, and eventually into the Wadden Sea.

The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Dutch national regulations enforce strict water quality standards.

Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to have secondary treatment. In the Netherlands, many such plants also incorporate tertiary treatment to meet stringent nutrient removal standards.