Overview
Essen Burgaltendorf wastewater treatment plant serves Hattingen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 37,750 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Essen Burgaltendorf wastewater treatment plant is located in Hattingen, in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of around 37,750, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment mandated if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes align with these standards to ensure compliance. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Ruhr River and then the Rhine River. This contributes to the protection of the Rhine basin, a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Ruhr River, a tributary of the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor in Europe, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this densely populated and industrialized region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hattingen, in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 37,750 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Ruhr River and eventually the Rhine River.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 PE require secondary treatment. If discharging into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment is needed.
German plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment, with nutrient removal if required by the receiving water body's sensitivity.
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