Overview
Niederbreitbach Datzeroth GKA is a secondary treatment plant in Datzeroth, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, serving about 4,100 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
Niederbreitbach Datzeroth GKA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Datzeroth, within the Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach area of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,100 and is designed with a capacity of 4,700 cubic meters per day, currently discharging around 952 cubic meters daily. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. This directive mandates secondary treatment for populations between 2,000 and 10,000 in freshwater areas, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems and maintain water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams in the Wied River catchment, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, hosting species such as salmon and eel. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollution, supporting the river's health and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Datzeroth, within the Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach area of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 4,100 people in the local community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Wied River, a tributary of the Rhine River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, transposed into German law, which mandates secondary treatment for communities between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent.
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