Overview
UWWTP OUDEWATER serves Hekendorp, Oudewater in Utrecht, Netherlands, treating wastewater for approximately 13,133 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP OUDEWATER is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hekendorp, near Oudewater, in the province of Utrecht, Netherlands. It serves a population of approximately 13,133, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized appropriately for its service population. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse delta. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water network that flows into the Hollandse IJssel river, a branch of the Rhine delta. This waterway eventually reaches the North Sea, a vital marine ecosystem. The Rhine-Meuse delta is a critical habitat for migratory fish such as salmon and eel, and supports extensive bird populations. The region's polder landscape requires careful water quality management to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP OUDEWATER is located in Hekendorp, near Oudewater, in the province of Utrecht, Netherlands. The address is Jaagpad, Hekendorp, Oudewater, Utrecht, 3467 PC.
The plant serves approximately 13,133 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Hollandse IJssel river and eventually reaches the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse delta.
As a Dutch plant, UWWTP OUDEWATER operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance is enforced by Dutch water authorities.
In the Netherlands, plants serving populations of 10,000 to 15,000 typically provide secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the North Sea. Advanced treatment may be required in designated sensitive areas.
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