Overview
UWWTP STRIJEN serves approximately 10,383 people in Strijen, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. The plant is part of the national wastewater infrastructure under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP STRIJEN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Strijen, in the province of Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. It serves a population of around 10,383 residents, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under EU classification. The plant is situated in the Hoeksche Waard region, a rural area with a mix of agriculture and residential zones. As a Dutch plant serving fewer than 15,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries. The plant is part of the national water management system overseen by Dutch water authorities. The plant discharges into local surface waters that eventually drain into the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality in the delta and coastal areas.
Environmental context
UWWTP STRIJEN discharges into local waterways within the Hoeksche Waard, part of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta system. These waters flow through the delta and ultimately into the North Sea. The delta is a critical habitat for numerous fish species and waterfowl, and it supports extensive wetland ecosystems. The plant's treatment performance is important for maintaining water quality in this ecologically productive region.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP STRIJEN is located in Strijen, in the province of Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. The address is Randweg, Romeinse Godenbuurt, Strijen, Hoeksche Waard, Zuid-Holland.
UWWTP STRIJEN serves approximately 10,383 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local surface waters within the Hoeksche Waard region, which eventually flow into the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta and the North Sea.
As a Dutch plant, UWWTP STRIJEN operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries for agglomerations of this size.
In the Netherlands, plants serving populations around 10,000 typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters like the North Sea.
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