Overview
Hattersheim _ Eddersheim wastewater treatment plant serves the Eddersheim district in Hessen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 5,025 residents.
The Hattersheim _ Eddersheim wastewater treatment plant is located in the Eddersheim district of Hattersheim am Main, in the Main-Taunus-Kreis of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of around 5,025 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As a German plant of this scale, it is expected to provide at least secondary treatment in accordance with the EU UWWTD, which sets minimum treatment standards based on population equivalents. It operates within Germany's stringent national water regulations that implement EU directives. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a critical European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's treatment performance is essential for protecting the water quality of the Main and Rhine rivers.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local waterways that flow into the Main River, which joins the Rhine River near Mainz. The Rhine is one of Europe's most important rivers, supporting a wide range of aquatic species and serving as a major corridor for migratory fish. The surrounding region is densely populated and industrialized, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining the ecological health of the Rhine basin and preventing nutrient pollution that could lead to eutrophication in downstream areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Dammweg in the Eddersheim district of Hattersheim am Main, in the Main-Taunus-Kreis of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 5,025 residents in the Eddersheim area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine River.
As a German wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and is subject to Germany's national water laws.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are generally required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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