Overview
Altenbeken wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Altenbeken in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 5,921 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Altenbeken wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Altenbeken, in the Kreis Paderborn district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 5,921 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a German facility serving fewer than 10,000 population equivalents, the plant is subject to national regulations implementing the EU UWWTD, which requires appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters. Plants of this scale typically employ biological treatment stages to meet effluent quality standards. It operates within the framework of German water law (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz) and state-level permits. The treated effluent from the Altenbeken plant is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Weser river basin. The Weser flows northward through Germany to the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, protecting downstream habitats and ensuring compliance with EU environmental standards.
Environmental context
The Altenbeken plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Weser river basin. The Weser flows through central Germany to the North Sea, supporting a variety of fish species and riparian habitats. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this inland watershed, which is important for both ecological health and downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
The Altenbeken wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Altenbeken, in the Kreis Paderborn district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Its address is Am Hammer, Altenbeken, 33184.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Weser river basin. The Weser River flows northward to the North Sea.
The plant protects the water quality of streams within the Weser river basin, which ultimately drains into the North Sea. This helps maintain healthy aquatic ecosystems in the region.
As a German plant serving about 5,921 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC) which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations. Germany implements this through national law, ensuring effluent standards are met to protect receiving waters.
For small agglomerations in Germany, typical treatment includes mechanical and biological stages, often with nutrient removal if required by the receiving water body. The exact process depends on local permit conditions under the Wasserhaushaltsgesetz.
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