Overview
Bad Orb wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 25,000 people in Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Bad Orb wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Bad Orb, in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 25,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Main River and then the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local tributary system of the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is one of Europe's most important river systems, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The Bad Orb wastewater treatment plant is located in Bad Orb, in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 25,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment. Many German plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Rhine basin.
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