Overview
Hirzenhain wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 10,500 people in Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Hirzenhain wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Hirzenhain, in the Wetteraukreis district of Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 10,500 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 15,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Rhine River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources and supporting the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that feed into the Nidder River, a tributary of the Main River, which flows into the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive catchment area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hirzenhain, in the Wetteraukreis district of Hessen, Germany, at Lißberger Straße.
The plant serves approximately 10,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Nidder River, a tributary of the Main River, which ultimately drains into the Rhine and the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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