Overview
Lippstadt wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 65,330 people in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Lippstadt wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Lippstadt, in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 65,330, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000. For larger agglomerations, more stringent treatment may be required if the receiving water body is designated as a sensitive area. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Lippe River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this ecologically significant river system.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Lippe River, which joins the Rhine River near Wesel. The Rhine is one of Europe's most important rivers, supporting a wide range of fish species and serving as a critical migratory corridor. The Lippe catchment is characterized by agricultural and urban land use, making nutrient removal important to prevent eutrophication downstream. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management of the Rhine basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lippstadt, in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, at Hellinghäuser Weg in the Overhagen district.
The plant serves approximately 65,330 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Lippe River, a tributary of the Rhine River.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving water is a sensitive area.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal (tertiary treatment) may be mandated.
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