Overview
Dreieich Buchschlag wastewater treatment plant serves about 71,000 people in Buchschlag, Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Dreieich Buchschlag wastewater treatment plant is located in Buchschlag, a district of Dreieich in the state of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 71,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Offenbach district. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) greater than 15,000 are required to provide secondary treatment, and those in sensitive areas must achieve tertiary treatment. Given the population served, the plant is expected to meet at least secondary treatment standards, with potential nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Rhine and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea, an ecologically sensitive marine environment. The river supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and is a critical water resource for the region. Nutrient removal at the plant helps prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Buchschlag, a district of Dreieich, in the state of Hessen, Germany. The address is Zaunschneise, Buchschlag, Dreieich, Landkreis Offenbach, Hessen, 63303.
The plant serves approximately 70,979 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 PE and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, and often include nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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