Overview
STEINFELD wastewater treatment plant serves Hausen, Bayern, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 2,270 people. The plant operates under Germany's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The STEINFELD wastewater treatment plant is located in Hausen, within the Steinfeld municipality in the Main-Spessart district of Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of about 2,270 residents, classifying it as a small 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 design and operation are overseen by Bavarian environmental authorities to ensure compliance with national water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. This Rhine-Main basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds into the Main River, which flows into the Rhine. The Rhine-Main basin is a vital ecological corridor supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The area is characterized by mixed agricultural and forested landscapes, and the plant's treatment helps maintain water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The STEINFELD plant is located in Hausen, within the Steinfeld municipality in the Main-Spessart district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 2,270 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Main River, a tributary of the Rhine.
The plant operates under Germany's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, small agglomerations like this are typically required to have secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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