Overview
Schwarzbachtal wastewater treatment plant serves Rieschweiler in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 10,925 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Schwarzbachtal wastewater treatment plant is located in Rieschweiler, a municipality in the Südwestpfalz district of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Serving a population of around 10,925, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the local community. 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 stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's operational details, including specific treatment processes and capacity, are managed by the local water authority. The treated effluent from Schwarzbachtal is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows through Germany into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically important basin.
Environmental context
The Schwarzbachtal plant discharges into the local tributary system of the Schwarzbach river, which flows into the Blies, then the Saar, and eventually the Moselle and Rhine rivers. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor supporting diverse fish species, including salmon and eel, and provides habitat for numerous bird and plant species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this downstream chain, which ultimately reaches the North Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The Schwarzbachtal plant is located in Rieschweiler, a municipality in the Südwestpfalz district of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. The address is Hauptstraße, Rieschweiler, 66509.
The plant serves approximately 10,925 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local Schwarzbach river, which flows into the Blies, Saar, Moselle, and Rhine rivers, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for populations over 2,000 and more stringent treatment in sensitive areas.
In Germany, plants serving approximately 10,000 people typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with possible nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive under the EU directive.
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