Overview
Hoppstadten Weiersbach wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 13,787 people in Hoppstädten-Weiersbach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Hoppstadten Weiersbach wastewater treatment plant is located in Hoppstädten-Weiersbach, a municipality in the Birkenfeld district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 13,787 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German wastewater 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 plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Nahe River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Nahe and Rhine rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a small stream that feeds into the Nahe River, which flows into the Rhine River near Bingen. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin, which is important for both biodiversity and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Altmaiers Mühle, 1, in Weiersbach, Hoppstädten-Weiersbach, in the Birkenfeld district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 13,787 people in the Hoppstädten-Weiersbach area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local stream that flows into the Nahe River, a tributary of the Rhine River.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU directive requires secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic pollutants. Many plants also include phosphorus removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Rhine basin.
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