Overview
Telgte wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Telgte in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 32,519 people as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
The Telgte wastewater treatment plant is located in the Verth district of Telgte, within the Kreis Warendorf in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 32,519, placing it in the medium agglomeration category 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 directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are in sensitive areas. The plant's specific treatment processes and capacity are managed by the local municipal authority. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Ems River basin. The Ems flows northward through northwest Germany and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and serving as an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ems River basin, which flows through the lowlands of Nordrhein-Westfalen and Lower Saxony before reaching the North Sea. The Ems estuary and adjacent Wadden Sea are ecologically sensitive areas that support migratory birds, fish, and marine life. The treatment plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this important coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The Telgte wastewater treatment plant is located in the Verth district of Telgte, in the Kreis Warendorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 32,519 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Ems River basin and ultimately flows into the North Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. In Germany, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet strict water quality standards.
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