Overview
Hagenbach wastewater treatment plant serves Wörth am Rhein, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 8,981 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Hagenbach wastewater treatment plant is located in Wörth am Rhein, in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It serves a population of about 8,981, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment. It is expected to meet these standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a critical water resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rhine River basin, which flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The Rhine supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wörth am Rhein, in the district of Germersheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 8,981 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Rhine River and eventually the North Sea.
As a plant serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, it falls under the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment to protect water quality.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet EU standards.
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