Overview
UWWTP Oostvoorne serves approximately 13,667 people in Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. The plant is located near the coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP Oostvoorne is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Oostvoorne, a town in the province of Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of around 13,667 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. Its location near the North Sea coast subjects it to stringent environmental standards. As a Dutch plant, UWWTP Oostvoorne operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. And it is expected to meet the directive's standards for nutrient removal, especially given its coastal proximity. The Netherlands enforces these regulations through national legislation and water authorities. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the North Sea. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect marine ecosystems, including nutrient-sensitive areas. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta region, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds.
Environmental context
UWWTP Oostvoorne discharges into the local water system that flows into the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. This coastal region supports diverse marine and estuarine habitats, including important nursery grounds for fish and feeding areas for migratory birds. The plant's operations are critical to preventing nutrient over-enrichment in these sensitive coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Oostvoorne is located in Oostvoorne, a town in the province of Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. The plant is situated near the North Sea coast.
UWWTP Oostvoorne serves approximately 13,667 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. The discharge is regulated to protect coastal marine ecosystems.
As a Dutch plant, UWWTP Oostvoorne operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. The Netherlands enforces these standards through national water authorities.
For plants of this scale in the Netherlands, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is standard, especially for coastal plants to comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive's requirements for sensitive areas.
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