Overview
Limburg A D Lahn Staffel wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 60,000 people in Limburg an der Lahn, Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Limburg A D Lahn Staffel wastewater treatment plant is located in the Staffel district of Limburg an der Lahn, in the state of Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 60,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German wastewater treatment plant serving this population size, it is expected to meet the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary treatment for inland plants and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to comply with these standards, ensuring effective pollutant removal. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway that flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Lahn and Rhine rivers, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lahn River, which flows into the Rhine River and ultimately the North Sea. The Lahn River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Rhine basin. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is subject to EU water quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Staffel district of Limburg an der Lahn, in the state of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 60,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine River. It helps protect water quality in the Lahn and Rhine basins.
The EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) requires secondary treatment for inland plants serving agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. For plants serving 60,000 people, tertiary treatment may be required if the receiving waters are sensitive areas.
In Germany, plants serving 60,000 people typically provide at least secondary treatment (biological treatment) and often include nutrient removal to meet stringent German and EU standards.
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