Overview
Niddatal _ Assenheim wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Assenheim in Hessen, Germany. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 6,044 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Niddatal _ Assenheim wastewater treatment plant is located in Assenheim, a town in the Wetteraukreis district of Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 6,044, classifying it as a small 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 directive also requires appropriate collection systems and treatment to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Nidda River, a tributary of the Main River, and then into the Rhine. This Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a major European waterway.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Nidda River, which flows into the Main River and then the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor in Europe, supporting migratory fish species and diverse aquatic habitats. The region's agricultural and urban runoff can impact water quality, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining the river's ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Assenheim, a town in the Wetteraukreis district of Hessen, Germany, near the Nidda River.
The plant serves approximately 6,044 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Nidda River, a tributary of the Main River, and eventually into the Rhine.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalent (PE) in freshwater areas typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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