Overview
Raunheim wastewater treatment plant serves Flörsheim, Hessen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 95,807 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Raunheim wastewater treatment plant is located in Flörsheim, Hessen, Germany, along the Main River. It serves a population of approximately 95,807, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a plant serving over 50,000 people, it is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, the directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant's treatment processes are designed to comply with these standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients. The treated effluent is discharged into the Main River, which flows into the Rhine River near Mainz. The Rhine is a major European waterway that ultimately drains into the North Sea. The plant plays a critical role in protecting the water quality of the Main and Rhine rivers, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Main River, a tributary of the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is one of Europe's most important river systems, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, particularly given the high population density and industrial activity along the Main and Rhine corridors.
Frequently asked questions
The Raunheim wastewater treatment plant is located in Flörsheim, Hessen, Germany, along the Main River. Its address is 9, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer, Flörsheim, Main-Taunus-Kreis, Hessen, 65439.
The plant serves approximately 95,807 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Main River, which flows into the Rhine River and eventually reaches 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, with potential tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Germany, plants serving around 96,000 people typically provide secondary treatment with nutrient removal, often including biological phosphorus and nitrogen removal, to meet EU standards and protect sensitive water bodies like the Rhine.
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