Overview
Eslohe Bremke wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Eslohe in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,804 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Eslohe Bremke wastewater treatment plant is located in the Bremke district of Eslohe, a town in the Hochsauerlandkreis district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,804 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German wastewater treatment facility, Eslohe Bremke operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet the stringent effluent standards set by German water law, ensuring compliance with national and European environmental regulations. The treated effluent from the plant 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 ecosystems and serving as a critical water resource for millions of people. The plant's operation helps protect the water quality of these downstream environments.
Environmental context
The Eslohe Bremke plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Eslohe Bremke plant is located in the Bremke district of Eslohe, in the Hochsauerlandkreis district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 9,804 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Rhine River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and German water law, which mandate secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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