Overview
Oberursel Weisskirchen wastewater treatment plant serves Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 68,683. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Oberursel Weisskirchen wastewater treatment plant is located in Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany, serving a population of approximately 68,683. The plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic and industrial flows from the surrounding urban area. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving water body is designated as sensitive. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the Rhine catchment.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Rhine River basin, which drains into the North Sea. The Rhine supports a wide range of aquatic life, including migratory fish species such as salmon and eel. Maintaining high treatment standards is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany, near the suburb of Oberursel.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 68,683 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Rhine River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment. Tertiary treatment may be required if the receiving water body is sensitive.
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