Overview
Metelen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Metelen in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 15,500 residents as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
The Metelen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Metelen, within the Kreis Steinfurt district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of around 15,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union classification standards. 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. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national and EU standards for effluent quality before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin, supporting the ecological health of the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the Rhine watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Rhine River basin, one of Europe's most important waterways. The Rhine supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could otherwise impact downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Metelen wastewater treatment plant is located in Metelen, Kreis Steinfurt, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, at Welbergener Damm.
The plant serves approximately 15,481 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin, supporting downstream water quality.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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