Overview
Hachenburg wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 7,470 people in Hachenburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Hachenburg wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Hachenburg in the Westerwaldkreis district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 7,470 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to provide secondary treatment. This plant is expected to meet that standard, ensuring that organic matter and suspended solids are effectively removed before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Nister River, a tributary of the Sieg, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a major European watershed supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that feeds the Nister River, a tributary of the Sieg River, which flows into the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a critical water resource in Europe, supporting diverse ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The region's aquatic habitats are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Hachenburg wastewater treatment plant is located at Ziegeleiweg in Hachenburg, in the Westerwaldkreis district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,470 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Nister River, a tributary of the Sieg, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to provide secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant helps protect the Rhine basin, a major European watershed, by reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could harm aquatic ecosystems and water quality downstream.
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