Overview
Lahnau Dorlar wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 13,500 residents in Dorlar, Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Lahnau Dorlar wastewater treatment plant is located in Dorlar, a district of Lahnau in the Lahn-Dill-Kreis region of Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 13,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German plant, Lahnau Dorlar operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality objectives. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European watershed supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help protect this ecologically significant river system from nutrient pollution and organic loads.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lahn River, which flows into the Rhine River, one of Europe's most important waterways. The Rhine basin supports a wide range of aquatic species and is a critical migratory corridor for fish. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, safeguarding water quality downstream in the Rhine delta and the North Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dorlar, a district of Lahnau, in the Lahn-Dill-Kreis region of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 13,483 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine.
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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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