Overview
Windeck Dattenfeld wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 5,000 people in Windeck, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this si
The Windeck Dattenfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Windeck, within the Rhein-Sieg-Kreis district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,001 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German wastewater treatment plant serving fewer than 10,000 population equivalents, it falls under the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuarine areas, with secondary treatment being the standard for inland plants of this scale. The plant's location in the Sieg River watershed places it within a region where nutrient removal may be required to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant discharges into the local water system that ultimately drains into the Sieg River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is one of Europe's most important river systems, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operation contributes to maintaining water quality in this ecologically significant catchment area.
Environmental context
The Windeck Dattenfeld plant is situated in the Sieg River watershed, which flows into the Rhine River and eventually reaches the North Sea. The Sieg is a medium-sized river that supports fish populations including salmon and trout, and its water quality is critical for downstream ecosystems. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway with high ecological and economic importance, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads from municipal sources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Windeck, in the Rhein-Sieg-Kreis district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Its address is in the Dattenfeld area, near the Sieg River.
The plant serves approximately 5,001 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU definitions.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Sieg River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine ultimately drains into the North Sea.
As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges to freshwater.
For agglomerations of this size in Germany, secondary treatment is standard. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect water quality in the Rhine basin.
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