Overview
Nauheim wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 14,000 people in Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Nauheim wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Nauheim, in the Kreis Groß-Gerau district of Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union 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 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is one of Europe's major rivers, flowing through several countries before reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Rhine catchment area, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor.
Environmental context
The Nauheim plant discharges into the local watershed that is part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands before emptying into the North Sea. This river system supports a variety of fish species and is a critical migratory route for aquatic life. The plant's treatment processes help maintain water quality standards in this ecologically significant basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nauheim, in the Kreis Groß-Gerau district of Hessen, Germany, near the L 3040 road.
The plant serves approximately 14,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Rhine River basin, ultimately flowing into 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 and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Germany, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 people typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas, as per the EU UWWTD.
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