Overview
NIEDERHASLACH wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 18,000 people in Niederhaslach, Grand Est, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The NIEDERHASLACH wastewater treatment plant is located in Niederhaslach, a commune in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 18,000, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a French wastewater treatment plant, NIEDERHASLACH operates within the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents, the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The plant's discharge is regulated by French authorities to ensure compliance with national water quality standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European river that flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the surrounding watershed and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Rhine River basin, which flows northward through Germany and the Netherlands before emptying into the North Sea. The Rhine supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
The NIEDERHASLACH wastewater treatment plant is located at 13, Quartier Schweitzerhof, Niederhaslach, in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France.
The NIEDERHASLACH wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 18,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the NIEDERHASLACH plant is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Rhine River basin, eventually flowing into the North Sea.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, NIEDERHASLACH operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 18,000 people (a medium agglomeration) are required to provide at least secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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