Overview
Anrochte Neu wastewater treatment plant serves the Erwitte area in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 9,395. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Anrochte Neu wastewater treatment plant is located near Erwitte in the district of Soest, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 9,395 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Lippe River system, which flows westward to join the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water resource for the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream habitats and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lippe River catchment, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish populations and migratory species. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality in this densely populated and industrialized region of Germany.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located near Erwitte in the district of Soest, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, along the A44 highway.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 9,395 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Lippe River, a tributary of the Rhine.
As a German facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent require secondary treatment, which is the standard for plants of this scale.
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