Overview
Voerde wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 20,451 people in Voerde (Niederrhein), Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this
The Voerde wastewater treatment plant is located in Voerde (Niederrhein), a town in the district of Wesel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 20,451, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000. For this scale, secondary treatment is the standard, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids. It is expected to meet the regulatory requirements for its population served. The receiving water body for the treated effluent is likely a tributary of the Rhine River, which flows through the Lower Rhine region. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management in the Rhine basin, which is subject to international cooperation under the International Commission for the Protection of the Rhine (ICPR).
Environmental context
The Voerde plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that are part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea, supporting a complex ecosystem including migratory fish species such as salmon and eel. The Lower Rhine region is ecologically sensitive, with floodplain habitats and wetlands that rely on good water quality. The plant's treatment performance directly affects the health of these downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The Voerde wastewater treatment plant is located in Voerde (Niederrhein), a town in the district of Wesel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Its address is 405 Frankfurter Straße, Voerde.
The plant serves approximately 20,451 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Rhine River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea. It is likely a tributary of the Rhine.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also have tertiary treatment for nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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