Overview
Rengsdorf GKA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 7,000 people in Rengsdorf, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Rengsdorf GKA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rengsdorf, a town in the district of Neuwied in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 7,000 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent from Rengsdorf GKA is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows into the Rhine River, one of Europe's most significant waterways. The Rhine basin supports a wide range of aquatic life, including migratory fish species such as salmon and eel. The plant's treatment performance is crucial for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which also serves as a source for drinking water and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
Rengsdorf GKA is located in Rengsdorf, a town in the district of Neuwied in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Rhine River basin, a major European river system.
As a German plant, Rengsdorf GKA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations of this scale, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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