Overview
Langenselbold wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 18,000 people in Hessen, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring regulatory compliance for secondary treatment.
The Langenselbold wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Langenselbold, within the Main-Kinzig-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 18,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment. The plant is expected to meet these standards. The facility is situated near the A45 and A66 motorways, reflecting its integration into the regional infrastructure. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical waterway for Europe. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this sensitive river system.
Environmental context
The Langenselbold plant discharges into the local water network that flows into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish populations and migratory species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important European watershed, which ultimately drains into the North Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Langenselbold, in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany, near the A45 and A66 motorways.
The plant serves approximately 18,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which flows into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine.
As a plant serving 18,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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