Overview
Herzebrock wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 35,000 people in Herzebrock-Clarholz, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Herzebrock wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Herzebrock-Clarholz, in the district of Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 35,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. In sensitive areas, such as those draining into nutrient-sensitive water bodies, tertiary treatment may be mandated. It is expected to comply with the directive's standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Ems River basin, which flows northward to the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ems River basin, which flows through Nordrhein-Westfalen and Lower Saxony before reaching the North Sea. The Ems River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The surrounding watershed includes agricultural and urban areas, making effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in the river and its estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The Herzebrock wastewater treatment plant is located in Herzebrock-Clarholz, in the district of Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 35,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Ems River basin, 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 and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
In Germany, plants serving approximately 35,000 people typically provide at least secondary treatment, with many also incorporating nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive water bodies.
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