Overview
Riedstadt Wolfskehlen wastewater treatment plant serves Goddelau, Hessen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 30,312 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Riedstadt Wolfskehlen is a wastewater treatment plant located in Goddelau, a district of Riedstadt in the state of Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 30,312 people, 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. The Rhine is a major European waterway flowing into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region.
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 emptying into the North Sea. This river system supports a wide range of aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The area is not coastal, reducing direct marine impact, but the plant's effluent quality is critical for maintaining the health of the Rhine and its tributaries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Goddelau, a district of Riedstadt, in the state of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 30,312 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.
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 and additional treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, more advanced treatment may be mandated.
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