Overview
Ronneburg _ Huttengesass wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 8,000 people in Hüttengesäß, Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Ronneburg _ Huttengesass wastewater treatment plant is located in Hüttengesäß, a district of Ronneburg in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 8,000, classifying it as a small to medium 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 between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Main River basin, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local stream network within the Main River basin, which drains into the Rhine River. The Rhine supports a rich diversity of fish species, including salmon and eel, and is an important migratory corridor. The plant's discharge must meet stringent quality standards to protect downstream aquatic life and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hüttengesäß, a district of Ronneburg in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 8,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that flow into the Main River basin, a tributary of the Rhine River.
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 discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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