Overview
Porta Westfalica Nammen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 7,053 people in Bückeburg, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Porta Westfalica Nammen is a wastewater treatment plant located near Bückeburg in the district of Schaumburg, Niedersachsen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 7,053 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German wastewater treatment standards are enforced through the Federal Water Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz) and state-level regulations, ensuring compliance with effluent quality standards. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Weser river basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting local water quality and the downstream aquatic ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Weser river basin, with treated effluent likely entering a tributary of the Weser River. The Weser flows northward through Niedersachsen and discharges into the North Sea near Bremerhaven. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality management.
Frequently asked questions
Porta Westfalica Nammen is located near Bückeburg in the district of Schaumburg, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,053 people.
The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Weser river basin, which flows into the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German national laws, including the Federal Water Act, enforce compliance.
For agglomerations of this scale, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment. German plants often employ biological treatment processes to meet stringent effluent standards.
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