Overview
Langenlonsheim wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 15,430 people in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Langenlonsheim wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Langenlonsheim, within the Bad Kreuznach district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It serves a population of around 15,430, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 15,000, and more stringent treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. Compliance with national and EU standards is expected. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin, a major European watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems in the Rhine catchment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network that feeds into the Nahe River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and serving as a migratory corridor for birds. The region's water quality is managed under the EU Water Framework Directive, aiming for good ecological status.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Langenlonsheim, in the Bad Kreuznach district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 15,430 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Nahe River, a tributary of the Rhine River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000-15,000 PE typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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