Overview
Gravenwiesbach _ Heinzenberg wastewater treatment plant serves Langenbach, Hessen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 21,522 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Gravenwiesbach _ Heinzenberg wastewater treatment plant is located in Langenbach, a district of Weilmünster in the Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg, Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 21,522, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are aligned with these regulatory standards to ensure compliance. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a major ecological corridor in Europe. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this region, contributing to the health of downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lahn River watershed, which flows into the Rhine River and eventually the North Sea. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important river system, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could affect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Langenbach, a district of Weilmünster, in the Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg, Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 21,522 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies 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 and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment as a minimum, with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) often required to protect sensitive water bodies like the Rhine basin.
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