Wincheringen GKA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Rehlingen, Rhineland-Palatinate

Wincheringen GKA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rehlingen, a district of Wincheringen in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,964 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a German wastewater facility, Wincheringen GKA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment for all agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent discharging into inland waters. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national water quality regulations. The treated effluent from Wincheringen GKA is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Moselle River basin. The Moselle flows into the Rhine, one of Europe's major rivers, before reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream ecosystems, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.

Wincheringen GKA discharges into the Moselle River basin, a tributary of the Rhine River, which flows into the North Sea. The Moselle is an ecologically sensitive river that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as salmon and trout. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this important European waterway, which is used for drinking water, agriculture, and recreation.