Overview
Ascheberg wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Ascheberg in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 12,202 residents under EU regulatory standards.
The Ascheberg wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Ascheberg, in the Kreis Coesfeld district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 12,202 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU guidelines. As a German 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 treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz) and relevant state regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin, contributing to the overall water quality management of the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining the ecological balance of the area.
Environmental context
The Ascheberg plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The region supports diverse aquatic life, and the plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Ascheberg wastewater treatment plant is located in Ascheberg, in the Kreis Coesfeld district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 12,202 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Rhine River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
The plant 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 German national water laws.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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