Overview
The Abwasserverband der Aschafftalgemeinden wastewater treatment plant serves the Hösbach area in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 26,000 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Abwasserverband der Aschafftalgemeinden is a wastewater treatment plant located in Hösbach, in the district of Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of about 26,000 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. 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 appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Aschaff River, a tributary of the Main River. The Main flows into the Rhine, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Aschaff and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Aschaff River, which flows into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a densely populated and industrialized region, making wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operation helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the ecological health of the Aschaff, Main, and Rhine rivers.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hösbach, in the district of Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 26,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Aschaff River, a tributary of the Main River, and eventually reaches the North Sea via the Rhine.
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 UWWTD, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 100,000 are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. German regulations often implement advanced treatment to meet strict water quality standards.
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