Overview
MARIENTHAL wastewater treatment plant serves Haguenau, France, with advanced treatment for 3,700 people. It discharges 660 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,350 m³/day.
The MARIENTHAL wastewater treatment plant is located in the Marienthal district of Haguenau, in the Grand Est region of France. It serves a population of approximately 3,700 people and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As an advanced treatment facility, MARIENTHAL goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent French and EU standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,350 m³/day and currently treats an average daily flow of 660 m³/day, indicating ample reserve capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments, including the Rhine's diverse ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rhine River basin, which flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The Rhine supports a rich diversity of aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive international river system.
Frequently asked questions
The MARIENTHAL plant is located in the Marienthal district of Haguenau, in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves approximately 3,700 people in the Haguenau area.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which include nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant discharges into the Rhine River basin, helping to protect the water quality of the Rhine and its tributaries.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for sensitive areas. French regulations implement this directive, and the plant's advanced treatment meets these standards.
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