Overview
Hunstetten _ Beuerbach wastewater treatment plant serves Beuerbach, Hessen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 36,431 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Hunstetten _ Beuerbach wastewater treatment plant is located in Beuerbach, a district of Hünstetten in the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 36,431, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. 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. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams within the Rhine River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea. The Rhine is a critical ecological corridor for migratory fish species and supports extensive biodiversity. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding water quality in this densely populated and agriculturally active region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Beuerbach, a district of Hünstetten in the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 36,431 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Rhine River basin, ultimately flowing to the North Sea.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet stringent EU and national standards for effluent quality.
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