Overview
Havixbeck wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 10,724 people in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for its population
The Havixbeck wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Havixbeck, in the Kreis Coesfeld district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Serving a population of about 10,724, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the local community. As a German facility, the plant is subject to 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, and more stringent treatment for larger agglomerations. With a population served of 10,724, the plant falls into the category requiring secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the broader Ems river basin, eventually reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's streams and rivers, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Havixbeck plant discharges into local water bodies that are part of the Ems river basin, which flows northward through Germany and into the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The region's agricultural land use means that nutrient removal from wastewater is critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Havixbeck wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Havixbeck, in the Kreis Coesfeld district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 10,724 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Ems river basin, which flows into the North Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment. Plants of this scale typically use biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to reduce organic pollutants.
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