Overview
Billerbeck wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Billerbeck in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 13,685 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Billerbeck wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Billerbeck, in the district of Coesfeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 13,685, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under German and EU regulations. As a German plant, Billerbeck operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the broader Ems river system, ultimately flowing into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems by reducing nutrient and pollutant loads, supporting biodiversity in the surrounding watershed.
Environmental context
The Billerbeck plant discharges into small streams that feed into the Steinfurter Aa river, a tributary of the Ems. The Ems flows through northwestern Germany into the Dollart estuary and then the North Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Billerbeck wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Billerbeck, in the district of Coesfeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The Billerbeck plant serves approximately 13,685 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow into the Steinfurter Aa river, a tributary of the Ems, which eventually reaches 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. German implementation ensures compliance with national water quality standards.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment. Many German plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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