Overview
Reinheim Spachbrucken wastewater treatment plant serves about 30,285 people in Spachbrücken, Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Reinheim Spachbrucken wastewater treatment plant is located in Spachbrücken, a district of Reinheim in the Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg, Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 30,285, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin, which flows into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Spachbrücken, a district of Reinheim in the Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg, Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 30,285 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, which ultimately flows 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 additional treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. In Germany, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet strict water quality standards.
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