Overview
Wallhalben wastewater treatment plant serves Schmitshausen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 9,913 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards.
The Wallhalben wastewater treatment plant is located in the Wallhalbtal valley near Schmitshausen, in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It serves a population of about 9,913 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities, ensuring treated effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The treated water likely flows into the Wallhalbe stream, a tributary of the Schwarzbach river, which drains into the Blies and eventually the Saar river. This catchment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Rhine basin, contributing to the ecological health of downstream waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wallhalbe stream, which flows into the Schwarzbach river, a tributary of the Blies. The Blies joins the Saar river, which ultimately drains into the Moselle and then the Rhine. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity, including fish species such as brown trout and grayling.
Frequently asked questions
The Wallhalben plant is located in the Wallhalbtal valley near Schmitshausen, in the district of Südwestpfalz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 9,913 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into the Wallhalbe stream, which flows into the Schwarzbach river, part of the Saar river basin.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German implementation is enforced by state authorities.
For agglomerations of 10,000 population equivalent or more, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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