Overview
DIEMERINGEN wastewater treatment plant serves Lorentzen, Grand Est, France, treating wastewater for approximately 10,300 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The DIEMERINGEN wastewater treatment plant is located in Lorentzen, within the Grand Est region of France. It serves a population of approximately 10,300, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Saverne area of Bas-Rhin, near the border with Germany. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For populations between 10,000 and 150,000, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with tertiary treatment needed if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with the directive ensures a minimum level of treatment. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway flowing through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of the Rhine and its tributaries, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The DIEMERINGEN plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Rhine River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The Rhine is a critical ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this transboundary river system, which is essential for drinking water, agriculture, and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The DIEMERINGEN plant is located in Lorentzen, in the Saverne district of Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, France. It serves the surrounding community with wastewater treatment.
The plant serves approximately 10,300 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent. French authorities enforce compliance through national regulations.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 people must provide secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required. French plants typically meet these standards through activated sludge or similar processes.
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