Overview
Borgentreich Borgholz is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Borgentreich, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serving 2,654 people with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.
Borgentreich Borgholz is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Borgholz district of Borgentreich, in the Kreis Höxter region of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant serves a population of 2,654 and has a designed capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per day, with an actual discharge volume of 696 cubic meters per day, indicating significant reserve capacity. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive water bodies, aligning with Germany's implementation of the directive for areas designated as sensitive. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Weser River basin. The Weser flows northward through Lower Saxony to the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing important habitat for migratory fish species. The plant's advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in this regional drainage network.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams in the Borgholz area, which are part of the Weser River basin. The Weser flows through central Germany to the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life including salmonids and other migratory fish. The region's agricultural landscape means nutrient management is critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Dalhauser Straße 6 in the Borgholz district of Borgentreich, in the Kreis Höxter region of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves a population of 2,654 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which include nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) in addition to secondary biological treatment. This level of treatment is typical for plants discharging into sensitive areas.
The treated effluent flows into local streams that drain into the Weser River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the Weser's aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
As a German plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates at least secondary treatment. The plant exceeds this with advanced treatment, likely due to its location in a sensitive catchment area.
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