Overview
Werther Warmenau wastewater treatment plant serves Rotingdorf, Germany. It handles a population equivalent of 6,500 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
Werther Warmenau is a wastewater treatment plant located in Rotingdorf, a district of Werther (Westfalen) in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of 6,500, 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 are designed to meet national standards set by the Wasserhaushaltsgesetz (WHG) and relevant state regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Ems River basin, contributing to the North Sea catchment. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Ems River basin. The Ems flows northward through Nordrhein-Westfalen and Lower Saxony, eventually reaching the North Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the sensitive riverine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Werther Warmenau is located in Rotingdorf, a district of Werther (Westfalen) in the Kreis Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 6,500 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Ems River basin, which flows to the North Sea.
As a German plant serving 6,500 PE, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet stringent national water quality standards.
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