Overview
Siesbachtal I O is a wastewater treatment plant serving Idar-Oberstein, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 5,000 people in the Rhineland-Palatinate region.
Siesbachtal I O is a wastewater treatment plant located in Idar-Oberstein, in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,000 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility. It is situated in the Nahe River basin, a tributary of the Rhine River. As a German wastewater treatment plant, Siesbachtal I O operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz), ensuring compliance with effluent quality requirements. The treated effluent from Siesbachtal I O is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Nahe River and then the Rhine River. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this important river system.
Environmental context
Siesbachtal I O discharges into the Nahe River, a tributary of the Rhine River, which flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The Nahe River supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as trout and grayling, and its water quality is critical for downstream ecosystems. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of this river system, which is used for recreation and as a drinking water source.
Frequently asked questions
Siesbachtal I O is located in Idar-Oberstein, in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The plant is situated near the Nahe River, a tributary of the Rhine.
Siesbachtal I O serves approximately 5,000 people, classifying it as a small municipal wastewater treatment plant.
The treated wastewater from Siesbachtal I O is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Nahe River and eventually the Rhine River, reaching the North Sea.
Siesbachtal I O helps protect the water quality of the Nahe River and the Rhine River, both of which are important for aquatic ecosystems and human use.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of 5,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment. Siesbachtal I O operates under this framework, ensuring compliance with German national standards.
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