Overview
Baumholder wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 12,753 people in Baumholder, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Baumholder wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Baumholder, in the Landkreis Birkenfeld district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 12,753 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German wastewater facility, the plant is subject to 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 plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Nahe River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European watershed supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and organic loads.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Nahe River, which flows into the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor in Europe, supporting diverse fish species, migratory birds, and riparian habitats. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, safeguarding water quality in this densely populated and ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The Baumholder wastewater treatment plant is located in Baumholder, in the Landkreis Birkenfeld district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 12,753 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Nahe River, a tributary of the Rhine River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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