Overview
Marienheide wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 14,569 people in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Marienheide wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Marienheide, within the Oberbergischer Kreis district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 14,569, placing it in the medium agglomeration category 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 between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operation helps protect the ecological health of the region's streams and the downstream Rhine ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Agger River, a tributary of the Sieg River, which joins the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor supporting migratory fish species such as salmon and eel, and its water quality is vital for both biodiversity and human use. The plant's treatment helps maintain the ecological balance of these water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Marienheide, in the Oberbergischer Kreis district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 14,569 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Agger River, part of the Rhine River basin.
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.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 PE must have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas.
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