Overview
Warburg wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 38,200 people in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Warburg wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Warburg, in the Kreis Höxter district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 38,200, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Dalheimer Weg area, within the Diemel river catchment. As a German wastewater facility, Warburg operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary biological treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000. For populations between 10,000 and 150,000, the directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with German water quality laws. The treated effluent from the Warburg plant is discharged into the Diemel River, a tributary of the Weser River. The Weser flows through central Germany before reaching the North Sea. The Diemel watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish species. The plant's operations help protect the ecological health of this river system and the downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
The Warburg plant discharges into the Diemel River, which flows into the Weser River and ultimately reaches the North Sea. The Diemel watershed is characterized by agricultural land use and supports a variety of fish species, including trout and grayling. The plant's treatment processes help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, preventing nutrient over-enrichment and protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Warburg wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Warburg, in the Kreis Höxter district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Its address is Dalheimer Weg, Dalheim, Warburg.
The Warburg plant serves approximately 38,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the Warburg plant is discharged into the Diemel River, a tributary of the Weser River, which flows to the North Sea.
The Warburg plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving populations around 38,000 typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, and often include nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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