Overview
Waldmohr wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Waldmohr in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 6,068 residents. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Waldmohr wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Waldmohr, in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 6,068 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed, ensuring that treated wastewater meets quality standards before release. Its operation supports the ecological health of the Glan River and downstream environments, including the Rhine River and the North Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Glan River, a tributary of the Nahe River, which flows into the Rhine River near Bingen. The Rhine ultimately drains into the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a densely populated region with agricultural and industrial activity. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Waldmohr wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Waldmohr, in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Its address is Eichelscheiderstraße, 66914 Waldmohr.
The Waldmohr wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 6,068 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Glan River, a tributary of the Nahe River, which eventually reaches the Rhine River and the North Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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