Overview
Dieburg wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Dieburg in Hessen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 17,000. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with European standards for secondary
The Dieburg wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Dieburg, in the Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg district of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 17,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates within the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving water body is designated as a sensitive area. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of local streams and the broader Rhine ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water system, which is part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The watershed includes sensitive areas that require careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads to prevent eutrophication and maintain ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The Dieburg wastewater treatment plant is located in Dieburg, in the Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg district of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 17,000 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which is part of the Rhine River basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea.
As a German facility serving over 10,000 people, the Dieburg plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and, if necessary, more advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size, German plants typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards and protect sensitive water bodies.
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