Overview
Truchtersheim wastewater treatment plant serves 16,000 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 Truchtersheim wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Truchtersheim in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France. It serves a population of approximately 16,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Ziedersteig area, within the Saverne arrondissement. As a facility serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment (biological treatment) for discharges into freshwater. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's operational details and treatment processes are managed by the local municipal authority. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway flowing through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's streams and the broader Rhine ecosystem, supporting aquatic life and downstream water uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Zorn River, a tributary of the Moder River, which flows into the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and serving as a migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Ziedersteig area of Truchtersheim, in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves approximately 16,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Rhine River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for freshwater discharges.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) unless the receiving waters are sensitive, in which case tertiary treatment may be needed.
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