Brilon Alme, Brilon | Germany Wastewater

Overview

Brilon Alme wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Alme in Brilon, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 4,014 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

The Brilon Alme wastewater treatment plant is located in the Alme district of Brilon, in the Hochsauerlandkreis region of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of around 4,014, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant of this scale, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz). Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Alme River, a tributary of the Möhne, which flows into the Ruhr and eventually the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical waterway for Europe, making proper treatment essential for downstream ecosystem health.

Environmental context

The Brilon Alme plant discharges into the Alme River, a small tributary of the Möhne River. The Möhne flows into the Ruhr, which joins the Rhine River, ultimately draining into the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including fish spawning grounds and migratory corridors, and is part of a densely populated and industrialized region where water quality management is crucial.

Frequently asked questions

The Brilon Alme wastewater treatment plant is located in the Alme district of Brilon, in the Hochsauerlandkreis region of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

The plant serves a population of approximately 4,014, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Treated effluent from the Brilon Alme plant is discharged into the Alme River, a tributary of the Möhne, which flows into the Ruhr and eventually the Rhine River.

The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz), which set standards for treatment and discharge.

For a small agglomeration of this size in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required under EU directives, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.