Overview
Witten Herbede wastewater treatment plant serves the Hattingen area in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 9,111 people.
The Witten Herbede wastewater treatment plant is located in Hattingen, within the Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of around 9,111 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration 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. It is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where applicable. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Ruhr River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European watershed supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Ruhr and Rhine ecosystems from pollution.
Environmental context
The Witten Herbede plant discharges into the Ruhr River, a tributary of the Rhine River, which flows into the North Sea. The Ruhr is an ecologically sensitive river that supports fish populations and serves as a drinking water source. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this densely populated and industrialized region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hattingen, in the Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 9,111 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which flows into the Ruhr River, a tributary of the Rhine.
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 9,000 people typically require secondary treatment, including biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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