Overview
Urft Nettersheim is a wastewater treatment plant in Kall, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serving approximately 7,679 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Urft Nettersheim is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Urft district of Kall, in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 7,679 people, classifying it as a small to 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, ensuring compliance with effluent quality requirements. The treated wastewater from Urft Nettersheim is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important ecological corridor.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Urft River, a tributary of the Rur River, which flows into the Meuse River and eventually reaches the North Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is part of a broader ecological network. The region's forests and agricultural areas contribute to nutrient runoff, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality in downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Urft Nettersheim is located in the Urft district of Kall, in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,679 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Urft River, which flows into the Rur and Meuse rivers, eventually reaching 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 in sensitive areas.
For small to medium agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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