Overview
Hohr Grenzhausen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Höhr-Grenzhausen in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 13,662 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Hohr Grenzhausen wastewater treatment plant is located in the Westerwaldkreis district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, serving the town of Höhr-Grenzhausen. The plant handles wastewater from a population equivalent of about 13,662, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually 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 plays a crucial role in protecting the local watershed and downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and organic contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams in the Westerwald region, which flow into the Rhine River via the Moselle or Lahn tributaries. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting migratory fish species such as salmon and eel, and providing habitat for diverse aquatic flora and fauna. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this important international waterway.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kirschgrund, near Haus Freieck, in the town of Höhr-Grenzhausen, Westerwaldkreis, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 13,662 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that eventually flow into the Rhine River basin, contributing to the protection of this major European waterway.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet strict EU and national standards for water quality.
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