Elbtal _ Heuchelheim, Heuchelheim

Overview

Elbtal _ Heuchelheim wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Heuchelheim in Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring proper treatment for its population.

The Elbtal _ Heuchelheim wastewater treatment plant is located in Heuchelheim, a municipality in the Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg district of Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,693 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German wastewater facility, the plant operates within the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive ensures that wastewater is treated to protect the environment and public health, with compliance monitored by German state authorities. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain water quality in the regional watershed.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting a variety of fish species and serving as a migratory corridor for birds. The region's water quality is protected under the EU Water Framework Directive, which aims for good ecological status in all water bodies.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Heuchelheim, in the Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg district of Hessen, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 2,693 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine River.

The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.