Overview
Steinau an der Strasse wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 13,500 people in Bad Soden, Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Steinau an der Strasse wastewater treatment plant is located near Bad Soden in the Main-Kinzig district of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of around 13,500, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it is subject to 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 details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with national 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 supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operation helps protect the local watershed from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kinzig River, a tributary of the Main River, which flows into the Rhine. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting migratory fish species and providing habitat for diverse flora and fauna. The plant's nutrient removal helps prevent eutrophication in downstream waters, including the North Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located near Bad Soden in the Main-Kinzig district of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 13,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Kinzig River, a tributary of the Main River, which flows into the Rhine River basin.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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