Overview
UWWTP Uithoorn serves 31,550 people in Uithoorn, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
UWWTP Uithoorn is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Uithoorn, a town in the province of Noord-Holland, Netherlands. The facility serves a population of approximately 31,550, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. Its location in the western Netherlands places it within a densely populated and water-rich region, where effective wastewater management is critical for protecting both local and downstream water quality. As a plant serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, UWWTP Uithoorn is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's compliance with the directive ensures that effluent meets regulatory standards for biological oxygen demand and suspended solids. The treated wastewater from UWWTP Uithoorn is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. This region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's operation helps reduce nutrient loading and pollution, contributing to the ecological health of downstream waters and the coastal environment.
Environmental context
UWWTP Uithoorn discharges into the local water network that flows through the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta, a complex system of rivers and canals that empties into the North Sea. This delta is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's nutrient removal helps mitigate eutrophication risks in downstream coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Uithoorn is located at 16 Industrieweg in Uithoorn, a town in the province of Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
The plant serves approximately 31,550 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows through the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta and ultimately reaches the North Sea.
As a Dutch plant serving over 10,000 people, UWWTP Uithoorn operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially more advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
In the Netherlands, plants of this scale typically provide at least secondary treatment, with many incorporating nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive receiving waters like the North Sea.
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