Overview
Seligenstadt _ Klein Welzheim wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Seligenstadt in Hessen, Germany. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 23,389 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Seligenstadt _ Klein Welzheim wastewater treatment plant is located in Seligenstadt, Hessen, Germany, along the Mainuferweg. It serves a population of about 23,389, 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 plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality goals. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a vital waterway for the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Main River, which flows into the Rhine River and ultimately reaches the North Sea. The Main-Rhine corridor is a critical freshwater habitat for fish species such as salmon and eel, and it supports migratory bird populations. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality in this densely populated and industrialized region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Mainuferweg in Seligenstadt, Landkreis Offenbach, Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 23,389 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Main River, which flows into the Rhine and eventually reaches the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
In Germany, plants serving around 23,000 people typically provide secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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