Overview
UWWTP WEHL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Wehl, Gelderland, Netherlands. It treats wastewater from approximately 6,950 people and discharges into the local water system.
UWWTP WEHL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Wehl, Gelderland, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,950 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). It is situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands, near the German border. As a small agglomeration, the plant is required to provide secondary treatment or equivalent under the EU UWWTD. The plant operates within the Dutch regulatory framework, which implements the directive through national legislation. The Netherlands has a comprehensive wastewater management system with strict environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows through several countries before reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the Rhine basin and the downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
UWWTP WEHL discharges into the local water system that is part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through the Netherlands and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is subject to international cooperation under the Rhine Protection Convention.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP WEHL is located at Keppelseweg 43A in Wehl, Gelderland, Netherlands.
UWWTP WEHL serves approximately 6,950 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent from UWWTP WEHL is discharged into the local water system, which is part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through the Netherlands and into the North Sea.
UWWTP WEHL operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The Netherlands implements this directive through national legislation and permits.
For small agglomerations (under 10,000 people) in the Netherlands, secondary treatment is typically required. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Rhine.
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