Overview
Lambachtal GKA Plein is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Plein, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 5,200 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Lambachtal GKA Plein is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Plein, a municipality in the Wittlich-Land region of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,200 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, Lambachtal GKA Plein is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. For smaller agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the discharge is into a less sensitive area. It operates within Germany's stringent national water quality framework. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Moselle River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is one of Europe's most important river systems, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
Lambachtal GKA Plein discharges into the local water system that flows into the Moselle River, a key tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor in Europe, supporting diverse fish species, migratory birds, and riparian habitats. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed, which is used for drinking water abstraction and recreation downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Lambachtal GKA Plein is located in Plein, a municipality in the Wittlich-Land district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 5,200 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Moselle River and ultimately the Rhine River.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and Germany's national water laws, which require appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU UWWTD, unless the discharge is into a less sensitive area where primary treatment may suffice.
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