Overview
Guntersblum wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Guntersblum in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 8,620 residents.
The Guntersblum wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Guntersblum, within the Rhein-Selz region of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It serves a population of about 8,620 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under German and EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards for effluent quality before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin, a major European waterway. The Rhine supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical resource for drinking water, agriculture, and industry in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Rhine River via smaller tributaries. The Rhine is a major European river that ultimately drains into the North Sea. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The region's agricultural and urban runoff can affect water quality, making effective treatment essential.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Guntersblum, a town in the Rhein-Selz area of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 8,620 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Rhine River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
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.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment, which is the standard for this scale.
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