Overview
Einruhr wastewater treatment plant in Simmerath, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, provides advanced treatment for a population of 2,842. It discharges 648 m³/day of treated water into the local watershed.
The Einruhr wastewater treatment plant is located in Simmerath, within the Städteregion Aachen of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 2,842 residents and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated near the Rursee reservoir, a key water body in the area. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 2,800 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 648 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a German plant, it complies with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas and agglomerations of this scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the Rur River system, which flows through the Rursee reservoir and eventually joins the Meuse River in the Netherlands. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Rursee, a popular recreational area, and the downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rur River, which feeds the Rursee reservoir, an important water body for recreation and ecology. The Rur flows into the Meuse River, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a key habitat for fish and bird species. The advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive reservoir environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Einruhr wastewater treatment plant is located in Simmerath, in the Städteregion Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It is situated near the Rursee reservoir.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,842 residents in the Einruhr area of Simmerath.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Rur River system, which flows into the Rursee reservoir and eventually reaches the Meuse River and the North Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge.
As a German plant serving a population of 2,842, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. The advanced treatment level aligns with requirements for sensitive areas.
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