Overview
Neuenrade wastewater treatment plant serves Garbeck, Germany, in Nordrhein-Westfalen. It treats wastewater for about 10,050 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Neuenrade wastewater treatment plant is located in Garbeck, a district of Balve in the Märkischer Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 10,050 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. 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 regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for wastewater treatment. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. This region is part of a densely populated and industrialized area, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the Rhine watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are tributaries of the Ruhr River, which eventually joins the Rhine River. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The region's industrial and agricultural activities necessitate stringent treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the river's ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The Neuenrade wastewater treatment plant is located in Garbeck, a district of Balve in the Märkischer Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 10,050 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Ruhr River catchment, which flows into the Rhine River.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, agglomerations of this size (10,050 people) are required to have secondary treatment. The plant must comply with German and EU standards for effluent quality.
In Germany, plants serving around 10,000 people typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet strict discharge limits set by the EU directive and national regulations.
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