Overview
Simmertal wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Simmertal in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 3,729 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Simmertal wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Simmertal, within the Kirner Land region of Landkreis Bad Kreuznach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,729, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, Simmertal operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. For settlements with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000, secondary treatment is typically mandated, though specific treatment levels may vary based on local conditions and receiving water sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Nahe 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 plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Environmental context
The Simmertal plant discharges into the local water system that flows into the Nahe River, a tributary of the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor in Europe, supporting diverse fish species, migratory birds, and aquatic plants. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed, which is used for recreation, fishing, and as a drinking water source downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The Simmertal wastewater treatment plant is located in Simmertal, a town in the Kirner Land region of Landkreis Bad Kreuznach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,729 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Nahe River, a tributary of the Rhine River.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, the EU directive typically requires secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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