Overview
Schloss Holte Stukenbrock wastewater treatment plant serves about 28,000 people in Verl, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Schloss Holte Stukenbrock wastewater treatment plant is located in Verl, in the district of Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 28,000, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German plant, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Ems River basin, contributing to the North Sea catchment. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Ems River basin. The Ems flows northward through North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony before reaching the North Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Verl, in the district of Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 28,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Ems River basin, which 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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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