Overview
Deimerbachtal Uhler wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 10,270 people in Uhler, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Deimerbachtal Uhler wastewater treatment plant is located in Uhler, a municipality in the Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The plant serves a population of about 10,270, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its address is Neumühle, Uhler, Kastellaun, Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, 56290, Deutschland. As a German facility, the plant 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 advanced treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas. It is expected to meet the regulatory standards for its population tier. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows through Germany and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of the Rhine basin and downstream environments.
Environmental context
The Deimerbachtal Uhler plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands before emptying into the North Sea. This basin supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in the Rhine and its tributaries, reducing nutrient loads that could cause eutrophication in downstream lakes and coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Uhler, a municipality in the Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Its address is Neumühle, Uhler, Kastellaun, Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, 56290, Deutschland.
The plant serves approximately 10,270 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that are part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. In Germany, this is usually achieved through biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters.
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