Overview
Weiterstadt _ Grafenhausen wastewater treatment plant serves the Gräfenhausen district in Hessen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,700 people under EU regulatory standards.
The Weiterstadt _ Grafenhausen wastewater treatment plant is located in the Gräfenhausen district of Weiterstadt, in the state of Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,721 people, making it a small to medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. 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 scale. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz). Treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that drain into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting fish species such as salmon and eel, and providing habitat for migratory birds. The plant's nutrient removal helps prevent eutrophication in downstream waters, including the North Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 53 Schneppenhäuser Straße in Gräfenhausen, a district of Weiterstadt, in the state of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,721 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Main River, a tributary of the Rhine, eventually reaching 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, and is enforced through German national law.
For agglomerations of this scale, the EU directive requires secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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