UWWTP Terschelling, West-Terschelling

Overview

UWWTP Terschelling serves approximately 10,714 people on the island of Terschelling in the Netherlands. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

UWWTP Terschelling is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in West-Terschelling on the island of Terschelling in the province of Fryslân, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,714, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. As a Dutch plant, UWWTP Terschelling operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Wadden Sea, a shallow coastal sea that is ecologically sensitive and supports diverse marine life. The Wadden Sea is part of the North Sea basin and is an important migratory corridor for birds and a nursery for fish species.

Environmental context

UWWTP Terschelling discharges into the Wadden Sea, a shallow coastal sea that is part of the North Sea basin. The Wadden Sea is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse marine life, including fish nurseries and migratory bird populations. The plant's location on a barrier island means its discharge directly affects the coastal marine environment, making treatment quality critical for protecting local ecosystems.

Frequently asked questions

UWWTP Terschelling is located in West-Terschelling on the island of Terschelling, in the province of Fryslân, Netherlands.

The plant serves approximately 10,714 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.

The treated effluent is discharged into the Wadden Sea, a shallow coastal sea that is part of the North Sea basin.

As a Dutch plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.

Plants of this scale in the Netherlands typically provide secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters like the Wadden Sea.