Overview
UWWTP RIEL serves the village of Riel in Noord-Brabant, Netherlands, treating wastewater for approximately 6,950 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP RIEL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Riel, a village in the province of Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,950 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. The plant is situated in a rural area near the border with Belgium, within the broader drainage basin of the Meuse River. As a Dutch treatment plant, UWWTP RIEL operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The Netherlands has implemented stringent national standards that often exceed EU minimums, particularly in sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or population equivalent), indicating it is sized appropriately for its service population. The treated effluent from UWWTP RIEL is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Meuse River, which drains into the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important corridor for migratory fish. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in a densely populated and agriculturally intensive area.
Environmental context
UWWTP RIEL discharges into local streams that feed into the Donge River, a tributary of the Meuse. The Meuse flows through the Netherlands and into the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta, a complex estuarine system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The region's intensive agriculture and urban development place pressure on water quality, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP RIEL is located at 9 Gilzerbaan in Riel, a village in the municipality of Goirle, Noord-Brabant province, Netherlands.
UWWTP RIEL serves approximately 6,950 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from UWWTP RIEL is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Donge River, a tributary of the Meuse River, which ultimately reaches the North Sea.
UWWTP RIEL operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size. The Netherlands enforces additional national standards to protect sensitive water bodies.
In the Netherlands, treatment plants serving approximately 7,000 people typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet stringent national water quality standards, especially in areas draining to sensitive ecosystems.
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