Overview
Aarbergen _ Ruckershausen wastewater treatment plant serves the Rückershausen district in Hessen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 6,803. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Aarbergen _ Ruckershausen wastewater treatment plant is located in the Rückershausen district of Aarbergen, in the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population equivalent of 6,803, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for wastewater treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin, a major European waterway. The Rhine supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical ecological corridor, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Rhine River basin, which ultimately drains into the North Sea. The Rhine is a vital ecological corridor supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The region's sensitive aquatic habitats require effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Rückershausen district of Aarbergen, in the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 6,803, which classifies it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin, which flows into the North Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment, which is standard for this scale in Germany.
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