Overview
Idstein _ Walsdorf wastewater treatment plant in Walsdorf, Hessen, Germany, is a closed facility that served a population of 8,664. It operated under Germany's wastewater regulations.
The Idstein _ Walsdorf wastewater treatment plant is located in Walsdorf, a district of Idstein in the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Hessen, Germany. The facility served a population of approximately 8,664 people before its closure. As a German wastewater treatment plant, it was subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's operational status is closed, and no treatment process or capacity details are available. The area drains into the Rhine River basin via local streams. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a critical water resource.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Rhine River basin, which drains into the North Sea. The Rhine supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The local watershed includes small streams that feed into the Rhine, contributing to the overall ecological health of the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Walsdorf, a district of Idstein, in the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Hessen, Germany.
The plant served a population of approximately 8,664 people.
The plant is closed and no longer in operation.
As a German facility, it operated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000 typically require secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter.
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