Storm - Sewage treatment plant in Meppen also threatened by flooding
After the heavy rainfall, surface water flows into the sewage treatment plant in Meppen as well as wastewater. "We are constantly monitoring the situation," said Mayor Helmut Knurbein (CDU) on Thursday. Measures have already been taken to prevent an overflow. For this reason, he asked for water to be used sparingly and sensitively.
The dykes did not show any abnormalities during the inspections. "The situation is still under control," emphasized the mayor. However, in view of the weather situation and forecasts, caution is still required.
According to the city, the water level of the Hase is rising significantly. The Hase is a tributary of the Ems and flows through several districts - such as Osnabrück and Emsland. The water level of the Ems has also risen slightly.
The water level of the Hase is currently above warning level 3. According to the State Agency for Water Management, Coastal Defence and Nature Conservation (NLWKN), there is a risk of flooding of larger areas as well as individual properties, roads and cellars if the third warning level is reached.
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- Despite the efforts to prevent an overflow, the bad weather and rising water levels pose a threat to the sewage treatment plant in Meppen.
- The CDU mayor of Meppen, Helmut Knurbein, urged residents to conserve water as a precaution, given the risk of further floods due to the weather.
- The Hase, a tributary of the Ems, which flows through regions like Osnabrück and Emsland, is currently experiencing significant water level increases, indicating potential flooding issues in Lower Saxony.
- Concerns over flooding are not limited to Meppen's sewage treatment plant, as the rising water level of the Ems itself has also become a cause for concern, posing a risk to various properties, roads, and cellars in the area.
- The State Agency for Water Management, Coastal Defence, and Nature Conservation (NLWKN) warned of the potential for large-scale flooding and property damage if the warning level 3 is reached, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
- The heavy rainfall and subsequent bad weather have not only posed challenges to sewage treatment plants but have also impacted the wider climate in Lower Saxony, raising concerns over potential long-term effects on the region.
Source: www.stern.de
