Overview
Heiligenhaus Abtskuche wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 31,000 people in Heiligenhaus, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Heiligenhaus Abtskuche wastewater treatment plant is located in Heiligenhaus, a town in the district of Mettmann, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of around 31,000 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German plant, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The treated water is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin, a major European waterway. The Rhine supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical resource for drinking water, agriculture, and industry in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is one of Europe's most important rivers, supporting a wide range of aquatic life and serving as a migratory corridor for fish. The region's industrial and urban activities place pressure on water quality, making effective wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Flurweg, Abtsküche, in Heiligenhaus, Kreis Mettmann, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 31,141 people in the Heiligenhaus area.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Rhine River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and compliance with national water quality standards.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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