Overview
UWWTP Waddinxveen Randenburg serves Reeuwijk, Netherlands, treating wastewater for over 41,000 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards.
UWWTP Waddinxveen Randenburg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Reeuwijk, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. It serves a population of approximately 41,213, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Green Heart region, an area known for its peat meadows and waterways. As a Dutch facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The Netherlands has a robust water management system, with plants typically employing advanced treatment processes to protect water quality. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in million cubic meters per year or similar unit), indicating a facility sized for the served population. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta, ultimately reaching the North Sea. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the densely populated and agriculturally intensive area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local polder water system, which connects to the Hollandse IJssel river and eventually the Nieuwe Waterweg, flowing into the North Sea. The downstream environment includes the Rhine-Meuse delta, a vast estuarine area that supports rich biodiversity and is important for fisheries and bird migration. The plant's operations help protect these waters from nutrient pollution, which is critical given the intensive agriculture and urban runoff in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Reeuwijk, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands, near the town of Waddinxveen.
The plant serves approximately 41,213 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local polder waterways, which flow into the Hollandse IJssel river and eventually the North Sea.
As a Dutch plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
In the Netherlands, plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment with nutrient removal to meet stringent water quality standards, especially in sensitive areas like the Rhine delta.
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