Overview
Dulmen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 49,000 people in Dülmen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for medium-sized aggl
The Dulmen wastewater treatment plant is located in Dülmen, a town in the district of Coesfeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Serving a population of around 49,000, it is classified as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where required. The plant's capacity and discharge volumes are managed to comply with national and EU regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin, which flows into the North Sea. This connection highlights the plant's role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region's dense river network.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Rhine River basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Nordrhein-Westfalen. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream habitats from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The Dulmen wastewater treatment plant is located in Dülmen, in the district of Coesfeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 49,371 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Rhine River basin, which flows into the North Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For medium agglomerations in Germany, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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