Overview
Windeck Rosbach wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Windeck in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 8,224 people.
The Windeck Rosbach wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Windeck, within the Rhein-Sieg-Kreis district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of around 8,224 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under German and EU regulations. As a German wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive aims to protect water bodies from pollution by ensuring adequate treatment before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Sieg River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. Proper treatment at Windeck Rosbach helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that feeds into the Sieg River, which flows into the Rhine River. The Rhine is one of Europe's most important rivers, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's location in the Rhine basin means its treatment performance directly affects downstream water quality in the Sieg and Rhine rivers.
Frequently asked questions
The Windeck Rosbach plant is located in Windeck, in the Rhein-Sieg-Kreis district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 8,224 people, making it a small to medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Sieg River, a tributary of the Rhine River.
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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter.
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