Overview
Usingen Kransberg wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 45,636 people in Kransberg, Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Usingen Kransberg wastewater treatment plant is located in the Kransberg district of Usingen, in the Hochtaunuskreis district of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 45,636, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant of this scale, it is expected to provide at least secondary treatment in compliance with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The directive requires secondary biological treatment for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent, and more stringent treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that feeds into the Rhine River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The surrounding region is characterized by mixed urban and agricultural land use, with the Taunus mountains nearby, making water quality protection important for local ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the Rhine River, which flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. Protecting water quality in this region helps maintain ecological balance in one of Europe's most important river systems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Kransberg district of Usingen, in the Hochtaunuskreis district of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 45,636 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Rhine River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
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.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas, as required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
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