Overview
Grosslittgen GKA serves Landscheid, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 2,420 people. The plant operates under Germany's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Grosslittgen GKA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Landscheid, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Serving a population of around 2,420, it is classified as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and discharges into local water bodies. As a German facility, Grosslittgen GKA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations. For populations under 2,000, secondary treatment is typically mandated, while plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people must meet secondary treatment standards. The plant's treatment processes are designed to comply with these national and EU regulations. The treated effluent from Grosslittgen GKA is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Moselle River and then the Rhine River. These rivers support diverse aquatic ecosystems and are important for regional biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Rhine basin, a major European waterway.
Environmental context
Grosslittgen GKA discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Moselle River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor supporting diverse fish species, including salmon and eel, and provides habitat for numerous bird and plant species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this internationally important river system, which flows through multiple countries before reaching the North Sea.
Frequently asked questions
Grosslittgen GKA is located in Landscheid, a municipality in the Bernkastel-Wittlich district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast.
Grosslittgen GKA serves approximately 2,420 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated wastewater from Grosslittgen GKA is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Moselle River and eventually the Rhine River, before reaching the North Sea.
Grosslittgen GKA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), implemented in Germany through national legislation. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000 are generally required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. This ensures removal of organic matter and nutrients to protect receiving water bodies.
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