Overview
Wallmerod Nord GKA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Eisen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It handles a population equivalent of 4,340 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Wallmerod Nord GKA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Eisen, within the Westerwaldkreis district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 4,340, 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 mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive ensures that treated effluent meets quality standards to protect receiving waters. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are part of its operational framework, with compliance overseen by regional authorities. The treated effluent from Wallmerod Nord GKA discharges 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 contribute to maintaining water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams within the Westerwald region, which flow into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and is a critical water resource for Western Europe. The plant's treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
Wallmerod Nord GKA is located in Eisen, a municipality in the Westerwaldkreis district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 4,340 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine River.
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.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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