Overview
Uebersyren wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 23,107 people in Schuttrange, Luxembourg. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for medium agglomerations.
The Uebersyren wastewater treatment plant is located in the Schlammwiss area near the Autoroute de Trèves in Uebersyren, part of the Schuttrange commune in Canton Luxembourg. Serving a population of around 23,107, it is classified as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant in Luxembourg, Uebersyren 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, which is common in the region due to the ecological importance of local water bodies. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Syr River, a tributary of the Moselle River. The Moselle flows into the Rhine, one of Europe's major rivers, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a critical water resource for the region. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in these ecologically sensitive river systems.
Environmental context
The Uebersyren plant discharges into the Syr River, which flows into the Moselle River and then the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The region's watershed is ecologically sensitive, requiring effective wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Uebersyren plant is located in the Schlammwiss area near the Autoroute de Trèves in Uebersyren, part of the Schuttrange commune in Canton Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
The plant serves approximately 23,107 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Syr River, a tributary of the Moselle River, and eventually into the Rhine.
As a Luxembourg plant, Uebersyren operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 people (medium agglomerations) must provide secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, such as those draining into the Rhine basin, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal is often required.
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