Overview
Hamm Uentrop wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 7,000 people in Hamm, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Hamm Uentrop wastewater treatment plant is located in the Uentrop district of Hamm, in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 7,000 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality objectives. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Lippe River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European watershed supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local environment by reducing nutrient and pollutant loads before discharge.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lippe River, which flows into the Rhine River and eventually reaches the North Sea. The Lippe basin supports a variety of fish species and riparian habitats. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is important for both biodiversity and regional water supply.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Uentrop district of Hamm, in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Lippe River, a tributary of the Rhine River, which ultimately drains into 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 to protect water quality.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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