Overview
Bunde Spradow wastewater treatment plant serves Bünde, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 48,583. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards
Bunde Spradow is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bünde, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 48,583, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Weser river basin, an important waterway in northern Germany. As a German facility, Bunde Spradow operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, protecting local water quality. The treated effluent from Bunde Spradow is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Weser River and then into the North Sea. This discharge contributes to the ecological health of the Weser basin, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
Bunde Spradow discharges into the Weser River basin, which flows through northern Germany before reaching the North Sea. The Weser supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, protecting the downstream environment from eutrophication and other ecological stresses.
Frequently asked questions
Bunde Spradow is located in Bünde, in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant's address is 12 Guerickestraße, 32257 Bünde.
Bunde Spradow serves a population equivalent of approximately 48,583 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from Bunde Spradow is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Weser River and eventually reaches the North Sea.
Bunde Spradow operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German national regulations implement this directive.
For plants serving around 48,000 people in Germany, secondary treatment is standard under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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