Overview
Hillscheid wastewater treatment plant serves Vallendar, Germany, with advanced treatment for a population of 2,740. It discharges 771.17 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day.
The Hillscheid wastewater treatment plant is located in Vallendar, within the Mayen-Koblenz district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It serves a population of 2,740 and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The plant's advanced treatment level exceeds the minimum requirements, providing additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains 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 reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds into the Rhine River, one of Europe's most important rivers. The Rhine basin supports a wide range of aquatic species and is a critical migratory corridor for fish. Advanced treatment at Hillscheid helps minimize eutrophication risks and maintains water quality in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
Hillscheid WWTP is located in Vallendar, in the Mayen-Koblenz district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The plant serves a population of 2,740 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Rhine River basin.
As a German plant serving over 2,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment. Hillscheid provides advanced treatment, exceeding the directive's minimum standards.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically provide at least secondary treatment, often with additional nutrient removal to meet strict EU and national water quality standards.
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