Overview
UWWTP Ossendrecht serves 8,400 people in Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
UWWTP Ossendrecht is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ossendrecht, a village in the province of Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,400 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a Dutch plant, UWWTP Ossendrecht operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. The Netherlands has a comprehensive wastewater management system, with most plants achieving advanced treatment levels to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that eventually drain into the Scheldt estuary and the North Sea. This region is ecologically important, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a migratory corridor for fish and bird species. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
UWWTP Ossendrecht discharges into local waterways that flow into the Scheldt River, which empties into the North Sea via the Western Scheldt estuary. This estuarine environment is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's treatment performance directly affects the health of these downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Ossendrecht is located in Ossendrecht, a village in the municipality of Woensdrecht, in the province of Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
The plant serves approximately 8,400 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that flow into the Scheldt River and eventually the North Sea.
As a Dutch plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
In the Netherlands, plants of this scale typically provide secondary or advanced tertiary treatment to meet strict nutrient removal standards, especially in sensitive areas like the Scheldt basin.
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