Overview
Hassfurt wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Haßfurt in Bavaria, Germany, with a population equivalent of 22,686. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Hassfurt wastewater treatment plant is located in Haßfurt, a town in the Bavarian district of Haßberge, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 22,686, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Main River, which flows through the region. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality regulations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is one of Europe's most important river systems, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of the Main and downstream ecosystems, including the Rhine Delta and the North Sea.
Environmental context
The Hassfurt plant discharges into the Main River, which flows westward to join the Rhine near Mainz. The Rhine then continues through Germany and the Netherlands before emptying into the North Sea. The Main and Rhine rivers support a variety of fish species, including salmon and eel, and are important migratory corridors. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is also used for drinking water abstraction and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Haßfurt, in the district of Haßberge, Bavaria, Germany. Its address is 37, Wülflinger Straße, Wülflingen, Haßfurt.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 22,686, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Germany, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 100,000 typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. If the receiving water body is in a sensitive area, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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