Overview
UWWTP Oosthuizen serves the town of Oosthuizen in Noord-Holland, Netherlands, treating wastewater for approximately 5,283 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP Oosthuizen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Oosthuizen, a town in the province of Noord-Holland, Netherlands. It serves a population of approximately 5,283 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in a low-lying polder landscape typical of the Dutch water management system. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, UWWTP Oosthuizen is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into fresh water and estuaries. Small agglomerations in the Netherlands typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to meet national water quality standards. The treated effluent from UWWTP Oosthuizen is discharged into local surface waters that ultimately drain into the Markermeer, a large freshwater lake that is part of the IJsselmeer system. This water body is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of this sensitive freshwater environment.
Environmental context
UWWTP Oosthuizen discharges into local canals and ditches that flow into the Markermeer, a large freshwater lake created by the Afsluitdijk. The Markermeer is part of the IJsselmeer region, which supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for waterbirds. The lake is ecologically sensitive due to its role in regional water management and biodiversity. Downstream, the IJsselmeer connects to the Wadden Sea via sluices, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its tidal flats and migratory birds.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Oosthuizen is located at Ambachtsweg 7 in Oosthuizen, a town in the municipality of Edam-Volendam, province of Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
The plant serves approximately 5,283 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that drain into the Markermeer, a large freshwater lake in the IJsselmeer system.
As a Dutch plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for discharges into fresh water and estuaries.
Small agglomerations in the Netherlands typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to meet national water quality standards and EU directive requirements.
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