Rodinghausen Bruchmuhlen neu, Rödinghausen

Overview

Rodinghausen Bruchmuhlen neu is a wastewater treatment plant in Rödinghausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serving a population of 9,433. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Rodinghausen Bruchmuhlen neu is a wastewater treatment plant located in Rödinghausen, in the district of Herford, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,433, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed in accordance with national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (WHG) and state-level regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Weser river basin. The Weser flows northward through Germany, eventually reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment and downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Weser river basin, which drains into the North Sea. The Weser is an important river for regional biodiversity, supporting fish species such as salmon and sea trout. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could contribute to eutrophication in downstream coastal waters.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at Industriestraße 50, in the Ostkilver area of Rödinghausen, Kreis Herford, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

The plant serves a population of approximately 9,433 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Weser river basin, which ultimately flows into 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, and is subject to the German Water Resources Act.

For medium agglomerations (2,000-10,000 population equivalent), the EU directive requires secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.