Overview
Russelsheim _ Bauschheim wastewater treatment plant serves the Astheim area in Hessen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 13,575. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Russelsheim _ Bauschheim wastewater treatment plant is located in Astheim, a district of Trebur in the Groß-Gerau district of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 13,575 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Main River, which flows into the Rhine, a major European waterway. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas. The plant likely employs biological treatment to meet national and EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Main River and subsequently the Rhine River. The Rhine is a vital ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and is a key water resource for the region. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting water quality in this densely populated and industrialized area of Germany.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is one of Europe's most important river systems, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The area downstream includes ecologically sensitive floodplains and wetlands that rely on good water quality. The plant's operation helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains the ecological health of the Rhine corridor.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Astheim, a district of Trebur in the Groß-Gerau district of Hessen, Germany, near the Main River.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 13,575 people.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Main River and then the Rhine River.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU and national standards.
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