Overview
Kandel wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Kandel in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 16,645 people, operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Kandel wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Kandel, within the Landkreis Germersheim district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The facility serves a population equivalent of approximately 16,645, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. 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. The directive also requires appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows through Germany into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this important river system.
Environmental context
The Kandel plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Rhine River, one of Europe's most significant waterways. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands before emptying into the North Sea. This river system supports a wide range of aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and is a critical source of drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's treatment helps maintain the ecological health of the Rhine basin by reducing nutrient and pollutant loads.
Frequently asked questions
The Kandel wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Kandel, in the Landkreis Germersheim district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 16,645 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the Kandel plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin and flows to the North Sea.
As a German wastewater treatment plant, Kandel operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations of this size typically require at least secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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