Overview
Limburg A D Lahn _ Eschhofen wastewater treatment plant serves about 10,000 people in Limburg an der Lahn, Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Limburg A D Lahn _ Eschhofen wastewater treatment plant is located in the Eschhofen district of Limburg an der Lahn, in the state of Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 10,000 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. 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 the effluent standards set by the directive, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality goals. The treated effluent is discharged into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European watershed, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Lahn and Rhine rivers from nutrient pollution and organic loads.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lahn River, which flows into the Rhine River, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The Lahn River supports a variety of fish species and aquatic life, and its water quality is critical for downstream ecosystems. The Rhine basin is a densely populated and industrialized region, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance and preventing eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Eschhofen district of Limburg an der Lahn, in the state of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 10,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU definitions.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Lahn River, which flows into the Rhine River and eventually reaches the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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