Overview
Bohl Iggelheim wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 12,000 people in Böhl-Iggelheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. The plant discharges into local waterways, supporting the Rhine basin ecosystem.
The Bohl Iggelheim wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Böhl-Iggelheim, in the Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis district of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Serving a population of around 12,000, it is a medium-sized municipal facility that plays a key role in local sanitation and water quality management. As a German wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards, ensuring that effluent is adequately treated before discharge. The treated water is released into local watercourses that drain into the Rhine River, a major European waterway. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and the broader Rhine ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Rhine River, which ultimately reaches the North Sea. The Rhine basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the health of this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Rehbachweg in Iggelheim, part of the municipality of Böhl-Iggelheim, in the Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis district of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 12,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Rhine River, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients, in line with EU requirements.
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