Overview
Hohenstein _ Breithardt wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Breithardt in Hessen, Germany, with a population of 2,085. The plant operates under Germany's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Hohenstein _ Breithardt wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Breithardt, part of the municipality of Hohenstein in the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 2,085 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like this are required to provide appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment or equivalent, to protect receiving water bodies. German federal and state authorities enforce these standards through permits and regular monitoring. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local stream that flows into the Aar or Lahn river systems, eventually reaching the Rhine River. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital waterway for the region. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a small tributary of the Aar or Lahn river system, which flows into the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The region's mixed agricultural and forested landscape requires careful nutrient management to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Breithardt, a town in the municipality of Hohenstein, in the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 2,085 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into a local stream that likely flows into the Aar or Lahn river systems, eventually reaching the Rhine River.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations, German plants typically provide secondary treatment or equivalent, often using biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU standards.
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