Overview
UWWTP Vroomshoop serves approximately 18,550 people in Overijssel, Netherlands. The plant treats municipal wastewater under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP Vroomshoop is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Vroomshoop, a town in the province of Overijssel, Netherlands. It serves a population of around 18,550, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. The plant is part of the Dutch water management infrastructure, which is known for its advanced treatment standards and strict environmental oversight. As a plant serving a medium-sized community, UWWTP Vroomshoop is expected to meet the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The Netherlands implements this directive through national legislation, ensuring that discharges comply with stringent quality standards to protect water resources. The treated effluent from UWWTP Vroomshoop is discharged into local surface waters, which eventually drain into the North Sea via the IJssel River system. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for recreation and agriculture. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the Overijssel region.
Environmental context
UWWTP Vroomshoop discharges into the local water network that feeds into the Regge River, a tributary of the Vecht River, which ultimately flows into the IJsselmeer and then the North Sea. The IJsselmeer is a large freshwater lake that supports important fish populations and migratory birds. The plant's operations help protect this downstream ecosystem from nutrient pollution and organic load.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Vroomshoop is located in Vroomshoop, a town in the province of Overijssel, Netherlands. The address is De Sluis 25, 7681 KA Vroomshoop.
UWWTP Vroomshoop serves approximately 18,550 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that drain into the Regge River, eventually reaching the IJsselmeer and the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Dutch national legislation implements these standards.
Plants of this scale in the Netherlands typically provide secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the IJsselmeer.
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