Overview
Wickede wastewater treatment plant serves the Fröndenberg/Ruhr area in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 13,914 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Wickede wastewater treatment plant is located in Fröndenberg/Ruhr, within the Kreis Unna district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 13,914 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for inland plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality goals. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ruhr River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Ruhr River flows westward through the Ruhr region, eventually joining the Rhine near Duisburg. The Rhine then continues through the Netherlands to the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Ruhr's water quality, which supports aquatic life and recreational uses in a densely populated industrial region.
Environmental context
The Wickede plant discharges into the Ruhr River, a tributary of the Rhine River, which ultimately drains into the North Sea. The Ruhr River flows through a heavily industrialized and urbanized region, making wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water supply downstream. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the Rhine's ecological health and the North Sea's marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Wickede plant is located in Fröndenberg/Ruhr, in the Kreis Unna district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Its address is Am Kraftwerk, 58730 Fröndenberg/Ruhr.
The plant serves approximately 13,914 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ruhr River, a major tributary of the Rhine River, which flows to the North Sea.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, it must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for inland discharges. The plant's operations are designed to meet these standards.
The plant protects the Ruhr River from untreated wastewater, preserving water quality in a densely populated industrial region. This helps maintain aquatic habitats and supports downstream uses such as recreation and drinking water supply.
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