Overview
Eltville Am Rhein _ Erbach Rheingau is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 65,800 people in Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Eltville Am Rhein _ Erbach Rheingau is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ingelheim am Rhein, in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 65,800, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union 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. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Rhine River, one of Europe's major waterways. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands before emptying into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Rhine's water quality, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rhine River, which flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The Rhine supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ingelheim am Rhein, in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, near the Rhine River.
The plant serves approximately 65,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Rhine River, which flows through Germany and the Netherlands to the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. In Germany, many plants also implement tertiary treatment to meet strict water quality standards.
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