Overview
Viol wastewater treatment plant in Viöl, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves about 2,993 people with secondary treatment. It has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and discharges treated effluent into local waterways.
The Viol wastewater treatment plant is located in Viöl, a municipality in the district of Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,993 and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. It operates under Germany's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and treats an average daily volume of about 399 m³, indicating it operates well below capacity. The treatment process is secondary, which is the standard for inland plants serving smaller communities. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the North Sea. By providing secondary treatment, the plant helps protect downstream ecosystems from organic pollution and nutrient loading, supporting water quality in the region's rivers and coastal areas. The facility plays a key role in maintaining environmental standards in the Nordfriesland district.
Environmental context
The Viol plant discharges into local streams and ditches that flow into the North Sea via the Eider River system or other coastal waterways. The region is characterized by low-lying marshlands and important habitats for migratory birds and aquatic life. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic matter and suspended solids, helping to protect the sensitive Wadden Sea ecosystem, a UNESCO World Heritage site, from nutrient pollution and eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The Viol plant is located at Ole Bahndamm in Viöl, in the district of Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 2,993 people in the Viöl area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the North Sea, likely via the Eider River system or nearby coastal streams.
The Viol plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size in non-sensitive areas.
The plant operates under Germany's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for communities with a population equivalent above 2,000. The plant's capacity of 3,000 m³/day aligns with this requirement.
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