Overview
Ostbevern wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Ostbevern in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 12,633 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Ostbevern wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Ostbevern, Kreis Warendorf, in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 12,633 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 of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for wastewater treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Ems River basin, contributing to the North Sea watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Ems River basin. The Ems flows northward through Nordrhein-Westfalen and Lower Saxony before reaching the North Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish species. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in the river and its tributaries.
Frequently asked questions
The Ostbevern wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Ostbevern, in the district of Warendorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 12,633 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Ems River basin, which flows to the North Sea.
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 Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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