Schwindratzheim, Schwindratzheim

Overview

Schwindratzheim wastewater treatment plant serves 28,000 people in Grand Est, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

The Schwindratzheim wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Schwindratzheim, in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France. It serves a population of approximately 28,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent 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, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a critical water resource for the region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the local hydrographic network within the Rhine basin. The Rhine River flows northward through Germany and the Netherlands, eventually emptying into the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species such as salmon and eel, and is an important ecological corridor in Western Europe.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Schwindratzheim, in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France.

The plant serves approximately 28,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Rhine River basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.

As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.

Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent require at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, more advanced treatment may be needed.