Klein und Grossmaischeid, Kleinmaischeid

Overview

Klein und Grossmaischeid wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Kleinmaischeid in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,000 residents.

The Klein und Grossmaischeid wastewater treatment plant is located in Kleinmaischeid, a municipality in the district of Neuwied, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 4,000 people, typical of a small agglomeration in the region. As a German wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz) and relevant state regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway, and its ecological health is critical for biodiversity and downstream communities. The plant plays a role in protecting the local watershed from nutrient pollution.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the local drainage network that feeds into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a vital ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. Downstream, the river flows through the Rhine Delta into the North Sea, making nutrient management important for coastal water quality. The surrounding region is characterized by mixed agricultural and forested land use, which can contribute diffuse pollution that the plant helps mitigate.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at Wiesenstraße in Kleinmaischeid, in the district of Neuwied, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 4,000 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.

Treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Rhine River drainage basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.

The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and is subject to German national water laws.

For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.