Overview
Marmagen wastewater treatment plant in Kall, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serves 3,458 people with advanced treatment and a designed capacity of 4,500 m³/day.
The Marmagen wastewater treatment plant is located in the Kall district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serving a population of 3,458. It operates with advanced treatment, reflecting Germany's commitment to high water quality standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. With a designed capacity of 4,500 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 740.21 m³/day, the plant has ample capacity for future growth. Advanced treatment ensures removal of nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent German and EU requirements for sensitive areas. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Rhine basin, supporting the ecological health of the region. Its inland location and advanced treatment reduce environmental impact on downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Rur River, a tributary of the Meuse, which eventually reaches the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region known for its ecological sensitivity. Advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Marmagen, a district of Kall, in the Kreis Euskirchen region of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves a population of 3,458 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow into the Rur River, a tributary of the Meuse, eventually reaching the North Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, meeting stringent EU standards for sensitive areas.
As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD requirements for secondary treatment, but it exceeds these with advanced treatment, reflecting Germany's high environmental standards.
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