Overview
Kamen Kornebach wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 144,000 people in Kamen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with stringent treatment standards.
Kamen Kornebach is a wastewater treatment plant located in Kamen, a town in the district of Unna, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 144,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and discharges into the local river system. As a large agglomeration, the plant is required to meet the standards of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive. The regulatory framework ensures that it operates with appropriate technology to protect water quality. The treated effluent from Kamen Kornebach likely flows into the Lippe River, a tributary of the Rhine, which eventually drains into the North Sea. The Lippe River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining the health of this waterway and the downstream Rhine ecosystem.
Environmental context
Kamen Kornebach discharges into the local river system, likely the Lippe River, which flows into the Rhine and ultimately the North Sea. The Lippe River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's treatment standards help protect this watershed from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
Kamen Kornebach is located in Kamen, a town in the district of Unna, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The address is Lünener Straße 181, 59174 Kamen.
The plant serves approximately 144,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local river system, likely the Lippe River, which flows into the Rhine and eventually the North Sea.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, Kamen Kornebach operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment for sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in Germany, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. Many plants also implement tertiary treatment to remove nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, especially if discharging into sensitive waters.
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