Overview
Herschbach wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Herschbach in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,106 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Herschbach wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Herschbach, part of the Selters (Westerwald) collective municipality in the Westerwaldkreis district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 3,106 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 population equivalents, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater. The plant is expected to meet national standards for small communities, typically involving biological treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that drain into the Rhine River basin. The Westerwald region is characterized by rolling hills and forests, and the receiving waters support aquatic life and contribute to the overall health of the Rhine ecosystem. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The Herschbach plant discharges into small streams that flow into the Rhine River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The Westerwald region features a mix of agricultural and forested areas, and the local watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in these sensitive freshwater ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Herschbach wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Herschbach, in the Westerwaldkreis district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,106 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Rhine River basin, which flows to the North Sea.
As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates appropriate treatment for small communities.
For small agglomerations in Germany, typical treatment includes biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet national effluent standards.
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