Beverungen Osterfeld Wastewater Treatment Plant, Beverungen, Germany

The Beverungen Osterfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Beverungen, within the Kreis Höxter district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Serving an estimated population of 24,300, the facility is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic and industrial flows from the local community. As a German treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's design and operation are subject to national and state-level regulations enforced by the relevant water authorities. The treated effluent is discharged into the Weser River basin, which flows northward through Lower Saxony and into the North Sea. The Weser supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operations help protect water quality in the river and downstream environments.

The plant discharges into the Weser River basin, which drains into the North Sea. The Weser is a major river in northern Germany, supporting diverse fish populations and serving as a migratory route for aquatic species. The surrounding area includes agricultural and forested landscapes, and the river's water quality is critical for both ecological health and downstream uses such as drinking water abstraction and recreation.