Overview
Nordwalde wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Nordwalde in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Nordwalde wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Nordwalde, in the Kreis Steinfurt district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 11,350 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 15,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Ems River basin, which flows into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Ems River basin. The Ems River flows northward through Germany and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish. The region's agricultural landscape means the plant's nutrient removal is critical to preventing eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Nordwalde wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Nordwalde, in the Kreis Steinfurt district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 11,350 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Ems River basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 15,000 are required to have secondary treatment. The Nordwalde plant meets this requirement.
In Germany, plants serving this population size typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet strict EU and national water quality standards.
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