Overview
Kobern Gondorf wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Kobern-Gondorf in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 21,289 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Kobern Gondorf wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Kobern-Gondorf, in the Rhein-Mosel area of the Mayen-Koblenz district, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 21,289, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, Kobern Gondorf operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the Moselle River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Moselle flows through the wine-growing region of Rhineland-Palatinate and eventually joins the Rhine at Koblenz. The Rhine then flows through the Netherlands into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Moselle's water quality, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Kobern Gondorf's treated wastewater discharges into the Moselle River, which flows into the Rhine and ultimately the North Sea. The Moselle is an ecologically sensitive river supporting diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as salmon and trout. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this important waterway, which is used for recreation, fishing, and as a drinking water source downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Kobern Gondorf wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Kobern-Gondorf, in the Rhein-Mosel area of the Mayen-Koblenz district, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 21,289 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Moselle River, a major tributary of the Rhine, which flows into the North Sea.
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 for freshwater discharges.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. Compliance with EU directives ensures consistent effluent quality standards.
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