Lorch, Lorch (Rhein) | Germany Wastewater

Overview

Lorch wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Lorch (Rhein) in Hessen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 3,187 residents. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

The Lorch wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Lorch (Rhein), within the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of around 3,187 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It is expected to meet national standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into the Rhine River, a major European waterway that flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the Rhine's water quality and the downstream ecosystems it supports.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Rhine River, which flows through the Rhine Valley and ultimately drains into the North Sea. The Rhine supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at Bleichstraße 30b in Lorch (Rhein), within the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 3,187 residents of Lorch (Rhein) and surrounding areas.

The treated wastewater is discharged into the Rhine River, which flows northward through Germany and into the North Sea.

As a German facility, 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 Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter.