Overview
Holzches Muhle GKA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Niederdreis, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 37,372 people in the Rheinland-Pfalz region.
Holzches Muhle GKA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Niederdreis, a village in the district of Neuwied, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 37,372 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. As a German plant of this scale, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Typical plants in this region employ biological treatment steps to meet stringent effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is one of Europe's major rivers, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of the Rhine and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into small streams in the Westerwald region, which are part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway that drains into the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as salmon and trout, and the plant's treatment helps maintain water quality standards for downstream communities and habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Holzches Muhle GKA is located in Niederdreis, a village in the district of Neuwied, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 37,372 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that are part of the Rhine River basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea.
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 size.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically employ biological treatment (secondary treatment) with nutrient removal to meet strict effluent standards set by the EU directive.
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