Overview
Swisttal Miel wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Swisttal in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,000 residents, operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Swisttal Miel is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Swisttal, within the Rhein-Sieg-Kreis district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 10,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German facility, Swisttal Miel operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent 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 help protect downstream water quality in the Rhine catchment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Swist River, a tributary of the Erft River, which eventually joins the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and serving as a migratory corridor for birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
Swisttal Miel is located in the town of Swisttal, in the Rhein-Sieg-Kreis district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The address is Heidgesweg, Morenhoven, Swisttal.
The plant serves approximately 10,017 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Swist River, a tributary of the Erft River, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of 10,000 population equivalent or more must provide secondary treatment. Swisttal Miel, serving about 10,000 people, is subject to these requirements.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment (biological treatment) to meet EU and national standards. Some may also include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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