Ruhrverband Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts
As a public-law water management company, the
The Ruhrverband: Water Management for People and the Environment
editThe Ruhrverband is a public-law water management company without profit-making intentions, operating in the catchment area of the Ruhr. Based in Essen, the association employs 960 people and is the largest of the eleven special-law water management associations in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Key Products and Services
edit- Water Supply: The Ruhrverband ensures the drinking and industrial water supply for approximately 4.6 million people in the Sauerland and Ruhr area by operating eight dams with a total storage capacity of 463 million cubic meters.
- Wastewater Treatment: It operates 65 wastewater treatment plants for the treatment of wastewater for 2.2 million people and various businesses in the catchment area.
- Water Management Facilities: In addition to dams and wastewater treatment plants, the Ruhrverband also operates reservoirs, back pumping stations, stormwater treatment plants, and online measuring stations for monitoring water quality.
Main Mission and Values
editThe mission of the Ruhrverband is to ensure water supply and wastewater treatment, while focusing on people and the environment. Economic efficiency and environmental protection are equal objectives. The association acts according to the principles of sustainability and fair balance between different uses and interests in the rivers and lakes.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe Ruhrverband is committed to environmental protection and compliance with the European Water Framework Directive. Through river basin management, efficient and environmentally friendly water management is ensured. In addition, the purchasing process is continuously optimized to promote efficiency and sustainability.
The Ruhrverband is an important partner for its members and the region, promoting both the welfare of the general public and that of its members through its water management measures.