Overview
Budenholz GKA serves Brachbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 31,092 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Budenholz GKA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Brachbach, within the Kirchen (Sieg) area of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 31,092, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, Budenholz GKA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with national standards ensures effective pollutant removal. The treated effluent from Budenholz GKA is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Sieg River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical waterway for Europe. The plant's operations help protect downstream ecosystems and maintain water quality in this important river system.
Environmental context
Budenholz GKA discharges into the Sieg River, which flows into the Rhine River, one of Europe's major waterways. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a vital corridor for migratory fish. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
Budenholz GKA is located in Brachbach, in the district of Altenkirchen (Westerwald), Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. The address is B 62, Budenholz, 57555 Brachbach.
The plant serves approximately 31,092 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated wastewater from Budenholz GKA is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Sieg River, a tributary of the Rhine River.
As a German plant, Budenholz GKA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets minimum treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU UWWTD requires at least secondary treatment (biological treatment). If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required.
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