Overview
Ennigerloh wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Ennigerloh in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 22,427 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Ennigerloh wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Ennigerloh, within the Kreis Warendorf district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 22,427, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German plant operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), Ennigerloh is required to provide at least secondary treatment for its wastewater. For agglomerations of this size, the directive mandates compliance with effluent standards to protect receiving water bodies. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed to meet these regulatory requirements. The treated effluent from the Ennigerloh plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Ems River basin. This region is part of the larger North Sea catchment area. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the local watershed, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Ennigerloh plant discharges into the local river system, which flows into the Ems River and eventually reaches the North Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
The Ennigerloh wastewater treatment plant is located in Ennigerloh, Kreis Warendorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 22,427 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Ems River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 people must provide at least secondary treatment, with more advanced treatment required in sensitive areas.
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