Neustadt GKA, Neustadt/Westerwald

Overview

Neustadt GKA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Neustadt/Westerwald in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,597 residents.

Neustadt GKA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Neustadt/Westerwald, a town in the Westerwaldkreis district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 4,597 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. As a German treatment plant, Neustadt GKA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where applicable. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that drain into the Rhine River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. Its operation helps protect the region's water quality and supports the ecological health of the Westerwald area.

Environmental context

Neustadt GKA discharges into the local watershed of the Westerwald region, which is part of the Rhine River basin. The treated effluent flows via smaller streams into the Rhine, which then drains into the North Sea. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for maintaining water quality in a region characterized by low mountain ranges and mixed forest landscapes.

Frequently asked questions

Neustadt GKA is located in Neustadt/Westerwald, in the Westerwaldkreis district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 4,597 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that flow into the Rhine River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea.

As a German plant, Neustadt GKA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard, with possible nutrient removal if the receiving water is sensitive.