Overview
Hillesheim GKA Dohm Lammersdorf is a wastewater treatment plant in Niederbettingen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, serving approximately 18,600 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Hillesheim GKA Dohm Lammersdorf is a wastewater treatment plant located in Niederbettingen, a district of Dohm-Lammersdorf in the Vulkaneifel region of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 18,600 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality goals. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is one of Europe's major rivers, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of the Rhine and its tributaries, contributing to the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Kyll River, a tributary of the Moselle, which flows into the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor supporting diverse fish species, including salmon and eel, and is an important water source for agriculture and industry. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Niederbettingen, a district of Dohm-Lammersdorf in the Vulkaneifel district of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 18,600 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Kyll River, a tributary of the Moselle, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River.
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 and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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