Overview
Lippetal wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 14,000 people in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Lippetal wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Lippetal, within the Kreis Soest district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Serving a population of around 14,000, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the local community. As a German wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European regulations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Lippe River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European watershed, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture, industry, and drinking water downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Lippe River, which joins the Rhine near Wesel. The Rhine basin is a vital European waterway, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing habitat for migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed, which is subject to strict EU water quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lippetal, a municipality in the Kreis Soest district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Its address is Klärwerk Lippetal, 15, Oesterheide, Hultrop, Lippetal.
The plant serves approximately 14,000 people in the Lippetal area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Lippe River, a tributary of the Rhine.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance is enforced by German state authorities.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment. Many also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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