Overview
Burstadt wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 19,000 people in Bürstadt, Hessen, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Burstadt wastewater treatment plant is located in Bürstadt, Hessen, Germany, serving a population of approximately 19,000. The facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the town and surrounding area, situated in the Rhine-Neckar region. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. As a plant serving 19,000 people, Burstadt falls into this category and must comply with the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where applicable. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows through Germany and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of the Rhine and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The Burstadt plant discharges into the Rhine River basin, a major watershed that drains into the North Sea. The Rhine supports a wide range of aquatic life, including migratory fish species such as salmon and eel. The plant's treatment processes help reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, contributing to the ecological health of the river and its downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The Burstadt wastewater treatment plant is located in Bürstadt, in the state of Hessen, Germany. It serves the town and surrounding area in the Rhine-Neckar region.
The Burstadt plant serves approximately 19,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater from the Burstadt plant is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine ultimately drains into the North Sea.
The Burstadt plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German national regulations implement the directive through the Water Resources Act.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving populations around 19,000 typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas. The specific process may include activated sludge or similar technologies.
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