Overview
UWWTP Rijssen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Rijssen, Overijssel, Netherlands, serving approximately 37,200 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP Rijssen is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rijssen, in the province of Overijssel, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of approximately 37,200, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Dutch plant, UWWTP Rijssen is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The Netherlands implements this directive through national legislation, with permits issued by regional water authorities. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet stringent effluent standards to protect the local water environment. The treated effluent from UWWTP Rijssen is discharged into the local surface waters, which are part of the Rhine basin. The receiving water body ultimately drains into the North Sea, a sensitive marine environment. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses.
Environmental context
UWWTP Rijssen discharges into local waterways within the Rhine basin, which flows through the Netherlands and into the North Sea. The North Sea is an ecologically sensitive marine environment supporting diverse aquatic life, including fish stocks and migratory birds. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the health of downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Rijssen is located at 6 Oude Veerweg in Rijssen, in the province of Overijssel, Netherlands.
The plant serves approximately 37,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU definitions.
Treated effluent from UWWTP Rijssen is discharged into local surface waters within the Rhine basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
As a Dutch plant, UWWTP Rijssen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), implemented through national legislation and permits from regional water authorities.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations of this size typically require secondary treatment, with possible additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
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