Overview
Wollstadt _ Nieder Wollstadt wastewater treatment plant serves Nieder-Wöllstadt in Hessen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,340 people as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
The Wollstadt _ Nieder Wollstadt wastewater treatment plant is located in Nieder-Wöllstadt, a district of Wöllstadt in the Wetteraukreis region of Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,340 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under European Union classification. As a German wastewater facility, the plant 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 managed in accordance with national regulations, ensuring compliance with discharge standards for inland waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin via the Nidda River. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Nidda River, a tributary of the Main River, which flows into the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed, which is subject to strict EU water quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nieder-Wöllstadt, a district of Wöllstadt in the Wetteraukreis region of Hessen, Germany, near the Nidda River.
The plant serves approximately 9,340 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Nidda River, which flows into the Main River and then the Rhine River, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect inland waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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