Overview
UWWTP Woubrugge serves 3,800 people in Woubrugge, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. The plant is part of the Dutch wastewater infrastructure under EU regulations.
UWWTP Woubrugge is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Woubrugge, a village in the municipality of Kaag en Braassem, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,800 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU classification. As a Dutch treatment 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's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a modest scale appropriate for the served population. 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 sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's operation helps protect the water quality of the surrounding polder landscape and downstream waterways.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water network within the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta, which flows into the North Sea. This delta is a critical ecological zone, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and serving as a key stopover for migratory birds. The surrounding polder area relies on careful water management to maintain water quality and prevent eutrophication in downstream lakes and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Woubrugge is located in Woubrugge, a village in the municipality of Kaag en Braassem, in the province of Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
The plant serves approximately 3,800 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which is part of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta, ultimately flowing into the North Sea.
As a Dutch plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in the Netherlands, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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