Overview
UWWTP Tiel serves approximately 54,000 people in Gelderland, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
UWWTP Tiel is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Tiel, Gelderland, Netherlands. It serves an estimated population of 54,018, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under EU classification. The plant is situated near the Waal River, a major distributary of the Rhine, and discharges into the Rhine basin. As a Dutch facility, UWWTP Tiel operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents. The Netherlands enforces stringent national standards aligned with this directive, often including nutrient removal in sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a facility sized for its service population. The treated effluent from UWWTP Tiel ultimately flows into the Waal River, which joins the Rhine delta before discharging into the North Sea. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's location in the Rhine basin, a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, underscores the importance of effective wastewater treatment to protect downstream water quality and the North Sea ecosystem.
Environmental context
UWWTP Tiel discharges into the Waal River, a major branch of the Rhine delta, which flows through the Netherlands and empties into the North Sea. The Rhine basin supports a rich diversity of aquatic species and serves as an important migratory route for fish. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and pollution in this ecologically sensitive delta region.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Tiel is located in Tiel, Gelderland, Netherlands, near the Waal River.
The plant serves approximately 54,018 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent from UWWTP Tiel is discharged into the Waal River, a major distributary of the Rhine, which flows into the North Sea.
UWWTP Tiel operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
In the Netherlands, plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to meet stringent national water quality standards under the EU UWWTD.
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