Overview
UWWTP Tubbergen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 10,100 people in Tubbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP Tubbergen is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Huyerenseweg in Tubbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,100, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Dutch plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The Netherlands enforces stringent national standards for nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies, including the nearby Vecht River basin. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Vecht River and then the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water management and flood control.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge flows into the Vecht River basin, which drains into the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake in the Netherlands. The IJsselmeer is an ecologically sensitive area that supports migratory bird populations and fish species. Nutrient loading from wastewater can impact water quality, so Dutch regulations require advanced treatment to minimize eutrophication risks.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Tubbergen is located on Huyerenseweg in Tubbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands.
The plant serves approximately 10,100 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
The plant treats wastewater that would otherwise affect the Vecht River basin and the IJsselmeer, a large freshwater lake.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of 10,000-150,000 population equivalent require secondary treatment. The Netherlands also enforces additional nutrient removal standards for sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in the Netherlands typically employ secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal to meet strict national water quality standards.
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