Overview
Alsenz wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Alsenz in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,424 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Alsenz wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Alsenz, within the Donnersbergkreis district of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,424 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment. The plant's treatment processes are expected to meet these standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Rhine River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The Alsenz plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Nahe River, a tributary of the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is important for migratory fish and overall biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Alsenz wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Alsenz, in the Donnersbergkreis district of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,424 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Nahe River, a tributary of the Rhine River, which ultimately drains 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 this size.
In Germany, plants serving 7,400 people are typically required to provide secondary treatment, including biological treatment to remove organic matter and nutrients, in line with EU standards.
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