Overview
Muhlheim Am Main wastewater treatment plant serves Dörnigheim, Hessen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 75,435. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Muhlheim Am Main wastewater treatment plant is located in Dörnigheim, a district of Maintal in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 75,435, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in central Europe. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Main River, which flows into the Rhine River and ultimately the North Sea. The Rhine basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this densely populated and industrialized region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dörnigheim, a district of Maintal in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 75,435 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent require secondary treatment. As a plant serving 75,435 people, Muhlheim Am Main must meet secondary treatment standards and possibly more stringent requirements if the receiving water is sensitive.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards. Some may also include tertiary treatment for phosphorus or nitrogen reduction.
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