Overview
UWWTP WAALWIJK serves the city of Waalwijk in Noord-Brabant, Netherlands, treating wastewater for approximately 47,617 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP WAALWIJK is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Waalwijk, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. It serves a population of approximately 47,617, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the province of Noord-Brabant, a region known for its dense water network and industrial activity. As a plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, UWWTP WAALWIJK is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a facility sized for the local population. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for nutrient removal in sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the broader estuarine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water network, which flows into the Meuse River and eventually the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. This delta is a vital ecological zone, supporting diverse aquatic species and serving as a key stopover for migratory birds. The region's dense canal and river system requires careful wastewater management to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality for both ecological and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP WAALWIJK is located at Zomerdijk, Waalwijk, in the province of Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
The plant serves approximately 47,617 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which flows into the Meuse River and ultimately the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta.
As a Dutch plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal.
In the Netherlands, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to meet stringent EU standards, especially given the sensitive nature of the North Sea receiving waters.
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