Erndtebrueck Wastewater Treatment Plant, Womelsdorf, Germany

The Erndtebrueck wastewater treatment plant is located in Womelsdorf, a district of Erndtebrück in the Siegen-Wittgenstein district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It serves a population of around 13,468 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Eder River, a tributary of the Fulda River, which flows into the Weser River and ultimately to the North Sea. This inland location means the plant's discharge affects freshwater ecosystems, supporting aquatic life and maintaining water quality in the Weser basin.

The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Eder River, a major tributary of the Fulda River, which joins the Weser River and drains into the North Sea. The region is characterized by forested hills and small streams, supporting diverse aquatic habitats. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the Weser basin, which is important for fisheries and recreation.