Overview
UWWTP Wijk bij Duurstede serves 26,317 people in Utrecht, Netherlands. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for inland discharge.
UWWTP Wijk bij Duurstede is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wijk bij Duurstede, Utrecht, Netherlands. Serving a population of approximately 26,317, the plant is part of the Dutch water management infrastructure managed by regional water authorities. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment. The designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day) supports the local community's wastewater needs. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse delta. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The Netherlands' stringent water quality regulations aim to protect these downstream environments.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from UWWTP Wijk bij Duurstede flows into the Kromme Rijn river, a branch of the Rhine delta. This waterway connects to the Lek River and eventually the North Sea. The Rhine-Meuse delta is a vital ecological zone, supporting rich biodiversity and providing important habitats for migratory birds and fish species. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this sensitive downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Wijk bij Duurstede is located at Molenvliet 19, in the Bedrijventerrein Langshaven area of Wijk bij Duurstede, Utrecht, Netherlands.
The plant serves a population of 26,317 people in the Wijk bij Duurstede area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Kromme Rijn river, which flows into the Lek River and eventually the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse delta.
As a Dutch wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and is subject to national water quality regulations enforced by regional water authorities.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required for nutrient removal.
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