UWWTP Westerschouwen - Burgh-Haamstede Wastewater Treatment Plant, Zeeland

UWWTP Westerschouwen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Burgh-Haamstede, on the island of Schouwen-Duiveland in the province of Zeeland, Netherlands. It serves a population of approximately 19,200, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Dutch plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating it is sized to handle the local load. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the surrounding waters of Zeeland, which are part of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta system. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory bird populations. The discharge ultimately reaches the North Sea, making proper treatment essential for protecting coastal water quality.

The plant discharges into the local waterways of Schouwen-Duiveland, which are part of the extensive Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. This delta region drains into the North Sea and supports a rich ecosystem of fish, birds, and marine life. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its estuarine nature and proximity to coastal habitats.