Overview
Minden Leteln wastewater treatment plant serves Minden, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 176,058. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Minden Leteln wastewater treatment plant is located in Minden, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serving a population equivalent of 176,058. As a large agglomeration, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, agglomerations over 150,000 population equivalent are required to implement tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes align with these regulatory standards to ensure effective pollution control. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Weser River, which flows through Minden and ultimately drains into the North Sea. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The Minden Leteln plant discharges into the Weser River, which flows northward through Lower Saxony and into the North Sea. The Weser basin supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, making it an ecologically significant waterway. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Minden Leteln wastewater treatment plant is located in Minden, in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Its address is Valentinsweg, Todtenhausen, Minden.
The Minden Leteln plant serves a population equivalent of 176,058, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from the Minden Leteln plant is discharged into the Weser River, which flows through Minden and eventually reaches the North Sea.
As a German plant serving over 150,000 PE, the Minden Leteln plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.
In Germany, plants serving over 150,000 PE are typically required to provide tertiary treatment, including nutrient removal, to meet the standards of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
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