Overview
Warstein Belecke wastewater treatment plant serves the Warstein area in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,903 people as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
The Warstein Belecke wastewater treatment plant is located in the Erley district of Warstein, within the Kreis Soest region of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 8,903 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under German and 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 plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet national water quality standards, ensuring compliance with the directive's requirements for inland discharges. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Möhne River, a tributary of the Ruhr River, which ultimately flows into the Rhine River and then the North Sea. This connection highlights the plant's role in protecting the Ruhr watershed and downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Möhne River basin, which feeds into the Ruhr River and eventually the Rhine River, flowing to the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The treatment plant helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is used for drinking water supply and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Erley district of Warstein, in the Kreis Soest region of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 8,903 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Möhne River, a tributary of the Ruhr River, which ultimately reaches the Rhine and the North Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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