Overview
Heimbach wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Hasenfeld in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 5,437 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Heimbach wastewater treatment plant is located in Hasenfeld, a district of Heimbach in the Kreis Düren region of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,437 people, 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 of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet the standards set by the directive, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Rur River basin. The Rur flows through the Eifel region and joins the Meuse River in the Netherlands, eventually reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Rur and its downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Heimbach plant discharges into the Rur River basin, which flows through the Eifel region and into the Meuse River, eventually reaching the North Sea. The Rur supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Heimbach wastewater treatment plant is located in Hasenfeld, a district of Heimbach in the Kreis Düren region of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 5,437 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Rur River basin. The Rur flows through the Eifel region and joins the Meuse River, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a German facility serving over 2,000 people, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale to protect receiving waters.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU directive requires secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients. German plants often implement additional phosphorus removal to meet strict water quality standards.
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