Legden II Wastewater Treatment Plant, Legden, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Legden II is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Legden, Kreis Borken, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 15,117, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German plant of this scale, Legden II is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The plant likely employs biological treatment processes to meet effluent standards before discharge. The treated wastewater from Legden II is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin, which flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment and downstream ecosystems.

Legden II discharges into a tributary of the Rhine River basin, which flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream habitats and water quality.