Overview
UWWTP Tilburg Noord serves 326,750 people in Tilburg, Netherlands, operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 and discharges into the regional water system.
UWWTP Tilburg Noord is a major wastewater treatment facility located in Tilburg, in the province of Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. Serving a population of 326,750, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Midden-Brabantweg area and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the region. As a large-scale treatment plant, UWWTP Tilburg Noord is expected to meet stringent treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity of 1.00 supports its role in handling significant wastewater volumes from the urban population and local industries. The treated effluent from UWWTP Tilburg Noord is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. This discharge contributes to the ecological health of downstream water bodies, supporting aquatic life and maintaining water quality in a densely populated and economically active region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the regional water network, part of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta, which drains into the North Sea. This delta is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish and bird species. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in a region with intensive agriculture and urban development.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Tilburg Noord is located at Midden-Brabantweg in Tilburg, in the province of Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
The plant serves a population of 326,750, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which is part of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
As a Dutch plant serving over 150,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates tertiary treatment for sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in the Netherlands, advanced treatment (tertiary) is standard to meet EU requirements, especially in sensitive regions like the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta.
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