Hausen Wastewater Treatment Plant - Serving Hausen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

The Hausen wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Hausen, within the Herrstein-Rhaunen collective municipality in the Birkenfeld district of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. It serves a population of 8,369, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under 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 and capacity details are not publicly available, but it is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where necessary. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Nahe River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of this important river system.

The Hausen plant discharges into the local water system that flows into the Nahe River, a tributary of the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor in Europe, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed, which is used for recreation and drinking water supply downstream.