Overview
Junglinster wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 3,046 people in Junglinster, Luxembourg. It operates under EU regulations for small agglomerations.
The Junglinster wastewater treatment plant is located at 13 Rue Ronnheck in Junglinster, Canton Grevenmacher, Luxembourg. It serves a population of around 3,046, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards. As a small-scale facility in Luxembourg, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater. For agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant discharges into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Moselle River basin, a tributary of the Rhine. The Moselle supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into small streams within the Moselle River basin, which drains into the Moselle River and eventually the Rhine. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as trout and grayling, and is an important migratory corridor. The region's moderate climate and agricultural land use necessitate effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 13 Rue Ronnheck in Junglinster, Canton Grevenmacher, Luxembourg.
The plant serves approximately 3,046 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU definitions.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Moselle River basin, a tributary of the Rhine.
As a small agglomeration in Luxembourg, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is standard under EU directives, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids.
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