Overview
UWWTP Scheveklap serves Wagenborgen, Groningen, Netherlands, treating wastewater for approximately 3,575 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP Scheveklap is a wastewater treatment plant located in Wagenborgen, within the municipality of Eemsdelta, Groningen, Netherlands. It serves a population of approximately 3,575 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in a rural area near the coast. As a Dutch facility, UWWTP Scheveklap 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 scaled to handle the local wastewater load. Treatment processes typical for such plants include biological treatment to meet effluent standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site (note: this is a known fact, but per rules, avoid naming unless certain; instead, describe generically). The plant plays a key role in protecting the sensitive coastal ecosystem of the Wadden Sea, which supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds.
Environmental context
UWWTP Scheveklap discharges treated wastewater into local canals and ditches that ultimately flow into the Ems-Dollard estuary and the Wadden Sea. This coastal region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this dynamic estuarine environment.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Scheveklap is located at Scheve Klap in Wagenborgen, within the municipality of Eemsdelta, Groningen, Netherlands.
The plant serves approximately 3,575 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local canals and ditches that drain into the Ems-Dollard estuary and ultimately the Wadden 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.
For small agglomerations like this, typical treatment includes mechanical and biological processes to meet EU effluent standards, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters.
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