Overview
Grundau _ Lieblos wastewater treatment plant serves Lieblos, Hessen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 54,470 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Grundau _ Lieblos wastewater treatment plant is located in Lieblos, a district of Gründau in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 54,470 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German plant of this scale, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in central Europe.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local water system, which feeds into the Kinzig River, a tributary of the Main River. The Main River then joins the Rhine, one of Europe's most significant waterways. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical migratory route for fish species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lieblos, a district of Gründau in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 54,470 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Kinzig River, a tributary of the Main River, and eventually into the Rhine.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to provide at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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