Kurten, Kürten | Germany Wastewater

Overview

Kurten wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Kürten in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 11,162. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

The Kurten wastewater treatment plant is located in Kürten, a town in the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 11,162, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. 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 of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from nutrient pollution.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Sülze stream, a tributary of the Dhünn River, which flows into the Wupper River and eventually the Rhine. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting migratory fish species and serving as a critical water resource. The plant's discharge contributes to maintaining water quality in this densely populated and industrialized region.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Kürten, a town in the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

The plant serves a population equivalent of 11,162, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into the Sülze stream, which flows into the Dhünn River, part of the Rhine River basin.

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.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.