Overview
Alsfeld wastewater treatment plant in Hessen, Germany serves approximately 27,000 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Alsfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Alsfeld in the Vogelsbergkreis district of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of around 27,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The plant's discharge is regulated by German water law, which implements the directive and sets strict effluent standards to protect water quality. The treated effluent from the Alsfeld plant is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Weser River basin. The Weser flows northward through Germany to the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing important ecosystem services in the region.
Environmental context
The Alsfeld plant discharges into a tributary of the Schwalm River, which flows into the Eder River, a major tributary of the Weser. The Weser basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important corridor for migratory fish species. The plant's treatment performance directly affects water quality in these downstream waters, which are used for recreation and support sensitive ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Alsfeld wastewater treatment plant is located at Carl-Metz-Straße 27 in Alsfeld, in the Vogelsbergkreis district of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 27,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Schwalm River, part of the Weser River basin, which ultimately reaches the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and is enforced through German water law.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, often with nutrient removal in sensitive areas, as required by the EU directive and national regulations.
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