Overview
UWWTP Schoonoord is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 2,383 people in Schoonoord, Coevorden, Drenthe, Netherlands. It discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental quality.
UWWTP Schoonoord is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Schoonoord, a village within the municipality of Coevorden in the province of Drenthe, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,383 residents, making it a small-scale treatment facility in a rural area. Its advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. As an advanced treatment plant, it likely employs additional nutrient removal processes to meet stringent Dutch water quality standards. The designed capacity of 3,600 cubic meters per day indicates ample capacity for current and future needs, with a current discharge volume of about 685.68 cubic meters per day. The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that eventually drain into the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta system. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the sensitive aquatic ecosystems of the Drenthe region, which includes peat bogs, streams, and lakes that support diverse flora and fauna. By maintaining advanced treatment, the facility helps preserve water quality for downstream communities and natural habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways within the Drenthe region, which are part of the broader Rhine basin. These waters flow through the Netherlands' low-lying landscape, eventually reaching the Wadden Sea and North Sea. The area is ecologically sensitive, supporting peatland ecosystems and migratory bird populations. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting these habitats from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Schoonoord is located in the village of Schoonoord, within the municipality of Coevorden in the province of Drenthe, Netherlands.
The plant serves approximately 2,383 residents in the Schoonoord area.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which typically includes biological treatment with nutrient removal to meet stringent Dutch water quality standards.
As a Dutch plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and national regulations, requiring secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The plant protects local waterways in the Drenthe region, which drain into the Rhine basin and eventually the North Sea, supporting sensitive peatland and aquatic ecosystems.
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