Overview
Florsbachtal _ Kempfenbrunn is a wastewater treatment plant in Kempfenbrunn, Hessen, Germany, serving approximately 3,000 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Florsbachtal _ Kempfenbrunn is a wastewater treatment plant located in Kempfenbrunn, a village in the municipality of Flörsbachtal, within the Main-Kinzig-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,000 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Main River basin, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams within the Spessart region, which flow into the Lohr River and then the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting migratory fish species and providing habitat for diverse flora and fauna. The plant's location in a forested, rural area means its effluent quality is critical for maintaining the natural balance of these sensitive headwater streams.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kempfenbrunn, a village in the municipality of Flörsbachtal, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Lohr River, a tributary of the Main River, which eventually joins the Rhine.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for small agglomerations discharging into freshwater.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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