Overview
Dahlem wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 3,500 residents in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Dahlem wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Dahlem, in the Kreis Euskirchen district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a German facility, Dahlem operates within the framework of the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet the effluent standards set by the directive, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality regulations. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is one of Europe's major rivers, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help protect the ecological health of the regional watershed and downstream environments.
Environmental context
The Dahlem plant discharges into small streams that feed into the Rur River, a tributary of the Meuse River. The Meuse flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Dahlem wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Dahlem, in the Kreis Euskirchen district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,500 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow into the Rur River, a tributary of the Meuse River, which ultimately reaches the North Sea.
As a German facility, the Dahlem plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the EU UWWTD, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients.
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