Overview
Kehlen wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Kehlen in Luxembourg. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 3,289 people.
The Kehlen wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Kehlen, in the Canton of Capellen, Luxembourg. It serves a population of around 3,289 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated along CR 102 and operates within Luxembourg's national wastewater management framework. As a small agglomeration, the plant is subject to Luxembourg's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet regulatory standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Alzette River basin, eventually reaching the Moselle River and the Rhine. This contributes to the protection of the Moselle-Saar-Rhine watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The Kehlen plant discharges into the local stream network that feeds the Alzette River, a tributary of the Moselle. The Moselle flows into the Rhine, which ultimately reaches the North Sea. The watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its role in regional water quality. Proper treatment helps protect downstream habitats and ensures compliance with EU water quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
The Kehlen wastewater treatment plant is located on CR 102 in the commune of Kehlen, Canton of Capellen, Luxembourg.
The plant serves approximately 3,289 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU definitions.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that drain into the Alzette River, part of the Moselle-Rhine basin.
The plant operates under Luxembourg's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For small agglomerations like Kehlen, secondary biological treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with EU discharge standards.
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