Overview
Eistal West wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Mertesheim in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,560 residents as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
Eistal West is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mertesheim, a municipality in the Leiningerland region of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 3,560 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. As a German facility, Eistal West 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 for effluent quality before discharge. The treated wastewater from Eistal West is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway, and its ecological health is critical for biodiversity and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that feed into the Rhine River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The Rhine supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining ecological balance and meeting EU Water Framework Directive goals.
Frequently asked questions
Eistal West is located in Mertesheim, a municipality in the Leiningerland region of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. The plant's address is Eistalstraße, 67271 Mertesheim.
The plant serves approximately 3,560 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
Treated wastewater from Eistal West is discharged into local streams that flow into the Rhine River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a German plant serving a small agglomeration, Eistal West operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and compliance with effluent quality standards.
For agglomerations of this size, German plants typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet EU standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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