Esterau Rupbachtal GKA, Gutenacker

Overview

Esterau Rupbachtal GKA is a wastewater treatment plant in Gutenacker, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, serving approximately 6,045 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Esterau Rupbachtal GKA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gutenacker, a village in the Rhein-Lahn-Kreis district of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,045, 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. It is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway and ecologically significant river, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish species.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into small streams that flow into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a vital ecosystem supporting numerous fish species, including salmon and eel, and is an important migratory corridor. The area is characterized by mixed forest and agricultural land, with the plant's operations helping to protect downstream water quality.

Frequently asked questions

Esterau Rupbachtal GKA is located in Gutenacker, a village in the Rhein-Lahn-Kreis district of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 6,045 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.

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.

For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard under the EU UWWTD, ensuring removal of organic matter and nutrients.