Peterslahr GKA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Peterslahr, Rheinland-Pfalz

Peterslahr GKA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Peterslahr, a municipality in the Altenkirchen district of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,200, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German wastewater facility, Peterslahr GKA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed in accordance with national standards, ensuring compliance with discharge limits. The treated effluent from Peterslahr GKA is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's streams and rivers, which support diverse aquatic life and contribute to the overall health of the Rhine ecosystem.

Peterslahr GKA discharges into local streams that flow into the Wied River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's treatment helps protect downstream habitats and water quality in the Rhine River system.