Overview
Abwasserverband Obere Lutter serves Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 180,556 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Abwasserverband Obere Lutter is a major wastewater treatment facility located in Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of around 180,556, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Holler Straße area and is a key component of the region's water infrastructure. As a large agglomeration, the plant is required to meet stringent treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required for sensitive areas. The plant's design and operation align with these regulatory expectations to ensure effective pollutant removal. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Ems River basin. The Ems flows northward through North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony before reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a critical role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ems River basin, which flows through the lowlands of North Rhine-Westphalia and into the North Sea. The Ems supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The surrounding watershed includes agricultural and urban areas, making effective wastewater treatment essential for preventing nutrient enrichment and maintaining ecological balance in the river and its estuary.
Frequently asked questions
Abwasserverband Obere Lutter is located at Holler Straße in the Hollen district of Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 180,556 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Ems River basin and ultimately flows into the North Sea.
As a German plant serving over 150,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in Germany, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment often required to protect sensitive water bodies like the North Sea.
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