Overview
Medernach wastewater treatment plant serves the Vallée de l'Ernz commune in Luxembourg. It treats wastewater from approximately 3,954 residents as part of the country's municipal infrastructure.
Medernach wastewater treatment plant is located in the Vallée de l'Ernz commune, in the Canton of Diekirch, Luxembourg. The facility serves a population of around 3,954 people, making it a small-scale municipal treatment plant within the country's wastewater network. As a plant in Luxembourg, Medernach 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. Luxembourg's national regulations align with these EU standards to ensure proper wastewater management. The treated effluent from Medernach is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Sauer River, a tributary of the Moselle River. The Moselle drains into the Rhine, which ultimately reaches the North Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of these rivers and the downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed the Sauer River, a major tributary of the Moselle River. The Moselle flows through Luxembourg, Germany, and France before joining the Rhine, which empties into the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this transboundary river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Medernach wastewater treatment plant is located in the Vallée de l'Ernz commune, in the Canton of Diekirch, Luxembourg. Its address is Rue d'Ermsdorf, Foschent, Medernach.
The Medernach plant serves approximately 3,954 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated effluent from Medernach is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Sauer River, a tributary of the Moselle River, which eventually reaches the North Sea.
As a Luxembourg plant, Medernach operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment. Luxembourg's national regulations enforce this standard to protect water quality in the Moselle basin.
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