Dockweiler Dreis Bruck GKA Oberehe

Overview

Dockweiler Dreis Bruck GKA Oberehe is a wastewater treatment plant in Oberehe, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, serving approximately 4,830 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Dockweiler Dreis Bruck GKA Oberehe is a wastewater treatment plant located in the small town of Oberehe, within the Vulkaneifel district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 4,830, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. 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 discharging into freshwater. It is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local stream or river within the Rhine basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality in the rural Vulkaneifel region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

Environmental context

The plant is located in the Vulkaneifel region, a volcanic landscape with numerous small streams and rivers that drain into the Moselle River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European watershed, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's discharge contributes to the ecological health of these water bodies, helping to maintain water quality standards for fish and other organisms.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at B 421 in Oberehe, part of the municipality Oberehe-Stroheich, in the Gerolstein area of the Vulkaneifel district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 4,830 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse within the Rhine basin, likely a stream or river that eventually flows into the Moselle and then the Rhine River.

As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.

For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard, often involving activated sludge or trickling filter processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.