Overview
Bad Hersfeld wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 56,600 people in Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Bad Hersfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in Bad Hersfeld, Hessen, Germany, serving a population of around 56,600. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities, treating wastewater from the city and surrounding areas. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to provide secondary treatment. For larger agglomerations, more stringent treatment may be necessary if the receiving waters are sensitive. It is expected to meet the regulatory standards for its size. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Weser River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's streams and rivers, which support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and agriculture downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Fulda River, a tributary of the Weser River, which ultimately reaches the North Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is used for drinking water supply and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The Bad Hersfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in Bad Hersfeld, in the state of Hessen, Germany. The address is near Tierheim Bad Hersfeld, 23, Am Ententeich, Zellersgrund, Bad Hersfeld.
The Bad Hersfeld wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 56,600 people, classifying it as a medium to large agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater from the Bad Hersfeld plant is discharged into local streams that flow into the Fulda River, a tributary of the Weser River, which eventually reaches the North Sea.
The Bad Hersfeld plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent over 10,000. For sensitive areas, more advanced treatment may be needed.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this size typically provide at least secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive water bodies.
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