Overview
UWWTP STADSKANAAL serves approximately 31,782 people in Stadskanaal, Groningen, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring proper treatment for this medium-sized agglomeration.
UWWTP STADSKANAAL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Stadskanaal, a town in the province of Groningen, Netherlands. It serves a population of around 31,782, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. The plant is situated in the northern part of the country, an area characterized by flat terrain and extensive canal networks. As a facility operating within the EU, UWWTP STADSKANAAL is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (units unspecified), and it plays a key role in managing wastewater from the local community. The regulatory framework ensures that treated effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Wadden Sea, a shallow sea known for its rich biodiversity and important migratory bird habitats. The plant's operations help protect the sensitive downstream environment, including the UNESCO-designated Wadden Sea area, by reducing nutrient and pollutant loads.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local canal network, which flows into the Ems-Dollard estuary and eventually the Wadden Sea. This coastal ecosystem is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and serving as a critical stopover for migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this internationally important area.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP STADSKANAAL is located at 2, Eerste Veldweg, Stadskanaal, Groningen, Netherlands, 9501 LH.
The plant serves approximately 31,782 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local canal network, which flows 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 over 15,000 population equivalent.
For medium-sized agglomerations in the Netherlands, secondary treatment is standard, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters like the Wadden Sea.
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