Overview
Bueren Nord wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 21,000 people in Büren, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Bueren Nord is a wastewater treatment plant located in Büren, a town in the Kreis Paderborn district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 21,000, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German facility, Bueren Nord operates within the framework of 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 processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge. The treated effluent from Bueren Nord is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help protect the ecological health of these waters, contributing to the overall water quality management in the region.
Environmental context
Bueren Nord discharges into the Alme River, a tributary of the Lippe River, which flows into the Rhine River near Wesel. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor for fish species such as salmon and eel, and supports extensive riparian habitats. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is used for recreation, fishing, and as a source of drinking water downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Bueren Nord is located in Büren, a town in the Kreis Paderborn district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant's address is Buraniaweg, 33142 Büren.
Bueren Nord serves approximately 21,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from Bueren Nord is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Alme River, a tributary of the Lippe River, which ultimately reaches the Rhine River.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, Bueren Nord operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal.
For agglomerations of this size, German plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with phosphorus removal, to meet EU standards. Many also incorporate nitrogen removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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