Overview
UWWTP Rozenburg serves approximately 10,550 people in Rozenburg, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
UWWTP Rozenburg is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rozenburg, a town within the Rotterdam region of Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,550 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under European Union classification. Its designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meters per day, reflecting the scale of the local community it supports. As a Dutch wastewater treatment plant, UWWTP Rozenburg operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent greater than 2,000. The Netherlands has a robust regulatory framework for water management, overseen by regional water authorities (waterschappen), which enforce discharge permits and effluent quality standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Nieuwe Waterweg and the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish and bird species. The plant's operation helps protect the water quality of the delta and the downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
UWWTP Rozenburg discharges into the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta, a complex network of rivers and canals that flows into the North Sea. This delta is a vital ecological zone, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and serving as a key stopover for migratory birds. The plant's treatment processes help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the downstream estuary and coastal waters from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Rozenburg is located in Rozenburg, a town in the municipality of Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland province, Netherlands. The address is Boulevard, Rozenburg, 3181 HT.
The plant serves approximately 10,550 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which flows into the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta and ultimately 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 over 2,000 population equivalent. National enforcement is carried out by regional water authorities (waterschappen).
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the EU UWWTD. Many Dutch plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters like the North Sea.
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