Steinfurt Borghorst Nord, Steinfurt

Overview

Steinfurt Borghorst Nord wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 15,300 people in Steinfurt, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Steinfurt Borghorst Nord is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Borghorst district of Steinfurt, in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 15,312, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For agglomerations of this size, the directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the discharge enters a sensitive area, such as a nutrient-sensitive water body. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Ems River system, which flows northward to the North Sea. This contributes to the ecological health of the Ems basin, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.

Environmental context

The plant is located in the Ems River basin, which drains into the North Sea. The Ems is an ecologically important river supporting diverse aquatic species and migratory fish. Discharges from the plant must meet EU standards to protect the river's water quality and the downstream marine environment.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in the Borghorst district of Steinfurt, in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 15,312 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.

The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that is part of the Ems River basin, eventually flowing to the North Sea.

As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and potentially more stringent treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required.