Overview
Trierweiler GKA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Langsur, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Trierweiler GKA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Langsur, within the Trier-Land district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000. For smaller plants like this, appropriate treatment must ensure the receiving water body's quality is not adversely affected. It is expected to meet national standards for biological treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Moselle River basin. The Moselle flows into the Rhine, one of Europe's major waterways, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important ecological corridor. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality in the Rhine basin.
Environmental context
Trierweiler GKA discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Moselle River basin. The Moselle flows into the Rhine River, which eventually reaches the North Sea. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and serving as a migratory route for birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
Trierweiler GKA is located in Langsur, in the Trier-Land district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which flows into the Moselle River and eventually the Rhine River.
As a German plant serving over 2,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment to protect receiving water bodies.
For small agglomerations in Germany, biological treatment (secondary treatment) is standard, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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