Overview
Hettenleidelheim wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Hettenleidelheim in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 5,789 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Hettenleidelheim wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Hettenleidelheim, within the Leiningerland region of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 5,789, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (WHG) and state-level regulations in Rhineland-Palatinate. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Rhine River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's groundwater and surface water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams within the Rhine River basin, which flows through Germany and the Netherlands before entering the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecological balance and meeting EU Water Framework Directive goals.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hettenleidelheim, in the Leiningerland region of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, at Gaswerkstraße.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,789, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Rhine River basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. It also complies with the German Water Resources Act (WHG).
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required to meet EU standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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