Overview
Brensbach wastewater treatment plant serves Wersau, Hessen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 27,249 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Brensbach wastewater treatment plant is located in Wersau, a district of Brensbach in the Odenwaldkreis of Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 27,249 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Situated inland, the plant plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the local community. As a German treatment plant serving over 10,000 population equivalents, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary biological treatment as a minimum standard. For agglomerations of this size, the directive also mandates appropriate nutrient removal if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with German water quality standards. The treated effluent from the Brensbach plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of these downstream environments, contributing to the ecological health of the Rhine catchment area.
Environmental context
The Brensbach plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Mümling River, a tributary of the Main River, which joins the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor supporting numerous fish species, including salmon and eel, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's nutrient removal helps prevent eutrophication in the Rhine and its tributaries, safeguarding water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Brensbach wastewater treatment plant is located in Wersau, a district of Brensbach in the Odenwaldkreis, Hessen, Germany. The address is B 38, Wersau, Brensbach, Hessen, 64395.
The Brensbach wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 27,249 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the Brensbach plant is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Mümling River, a tributary of the Main River, which eventually reaches the Rhine River.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 population equivalents, the Brensbach WWTP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, where necessary, nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
For agglomerations of this size in Germany, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires at least secondary biological treatment. Depending on the sensitivity of the receiving waters, additional nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) may also be required.
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