Overview
Morsbach Volperhausen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 8,500 people in Morsbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of thi
The Morsbach Volperhausen wastewater treatment plant is located in Morsbach, a municipality in the Oberbergischer Kreis district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,461 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates within the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Sieg River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European watershed, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these rivers and the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Sieg River, which joins the Rhine River. The Rhine is one of Europe's most important waterways, supporting a rich ecosystem and serving as a habitat for numerous fish species, including salmon and eel. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin, preventing nutrient pollution and protecting downstream aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Morsbach, in the Oberbergischer Kreis district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 8,461 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Sieg River, a tributary of the Rhine River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 PE, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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