Overview
Worth DaimlerChrysler AG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Wörth am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, serving approximately 8,000 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Worth DaimlerChrysler AG is a wastewater treatment plant located in Wörth am Rhein, in the state of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 8,000 residents in the local community, contributing to the region's sanitation infrastructure. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards under the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz), ensuring compliance with effluent quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting this vital river from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rhine River basin, which flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The Rhine supports a wide range of fish species, including salmon and eel, and is an important migratory corridor. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for downstream ecosystems and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wörth am Rhein, in the state of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, near the Rhine River.
The plant serves approximately 8,000 people in the local community.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Rhine River basin.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and the German Water Resources Act, which mandate secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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