Overview
Oberwesel wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 6,367 people in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Oberwesel wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Oberwesel, in the Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis district of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Situated in the Hunsrück-Mittelrhein region, the plant serves a population of about 6,367 residents, classifying it as a small to medium 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 discharges into freshwater bodies from agglomerations of this scale. The regulatory framework ensures that appropriate treatment standards are met to protect water quality. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River, one of Europe's major waterways. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions of people downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rhine River basin, a major European watershed that flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The Rhine supports a variety of fish species, including salmon and eel, and serves as an important migratory corridor. The surrounding region is characterized by vineyards and forests, with the river playing a key role in local ecology and economy.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Oberwesel, in the Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis district of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, near the Rhine River.
The plant serves approximately 6,367 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Rhine River, ultimately flowing to the North Sea.
As a German facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter.
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