Overview
Wetzlar _ Steindorf wastewater treatment plant serves the Steindorf area of Wetzlar, Hessen, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 47,750 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Wetzlar _ Steindorf wastewater treatment plant is located in the Steindorf district of Wetzlar, in the state of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of around 47,750 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Lahn River, which flows through the region. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Lahn River and then into the Rhine River, a major European waterway. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this region, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads to downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a major European watershed that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for millions. The Lahn River itself is a habitat for fish species like grayling and trout. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Steindorf district of Wetzlar, in the state of Hessen, Germany. Its address is 1, Kläranlage, Steindorf, Wetzlar, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Hessen, 35579, Deutschland.
The plant serves approximately 47,750 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Lahn River. The Lahn River is a tributary of the Rhine River, a major European waterway.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German national regulations implement this directive, and the plant must comply with discharge limits set by the relevant authorities.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, more advanced treatment (tertiary) may be required to remove nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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