Overview
Hillesheim wastewater treatment plant in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, serves about 4,280 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 637.53 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 5,200 m³/day.
The Hillesheim wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Hillesheim, within the Rhein-Selz region of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 4,280 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland plants of this size. With a designed capacity of 5,200 m³/day and an average daily discharge of 637.53 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect this sensitive river system from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Rhine River, one of Europe's most important waterways. The Rhine basin supports a wide range of aquatic species, including migratory fish like salmon and eel. Advanced treatment at Hillesheim reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in the Rhine and its downstream delta in the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hillesheim, in the Rhein-Selz region of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, near the town of Bahnhof.
The plant serves approximately 4,280 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide higher levels of pollutant removal than standard secondary treatment, including nutrient reduction.
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Rhine River, a major European waterway. Advanced treatment helps protect the Rhine basin from pollution.
Under the EU UWWTD, inland plants serving small agglomerations (under 10,000 people) require secondary treatment. Hillesheim exceeds this with advanced treatment, reflecting Germany's commitment to high water quality standards.
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