Overview
UWWTP Sliedrecht serves approximately 32,138 people in Sliedrecht, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. The plant is part of the national wastewater infrastructure under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP Sliedrecht is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sliedrecht, a town in the province of Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. It serves a population of around 32,138, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Kweldamweg and is part of the Dutch water management system. As a plant in the Netherlands, UWWTP Sliedrecht operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a facility capable of handling the local wastewater load. Dutch plants typically employ advanced treatment technologies to meet stringent environmental standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in the delta and coastal areas.
Environmental context
UWWTP Sliedrecht discharges into the local water network that flows into the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta, a complex estuary system leading to the North Sea. This delta is ecologically important, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and serving as a key stopover for migratory birds. The plant's treated effluent contributes to maintaining water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Sliedrecht is located in Sliedrecht, a town in the province of Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. The plant is situated near the Kweldamweg, in the western part of the country.
The plant serves approximately 32,138 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent from UWWTP Sliedrecht is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta and ultimately reaches the North Sea.
As a Dutch wastewater treatment plant, UWWTP Sliedrecht operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
In the Netherlands, plants serving populations of this scale typically employ secondary treatment with nutrient removal to meet strict environmental standards, especially in sensitive areas like the Rhine-Meuse delta.
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