Overview
Bad Salzungen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 32,586 people in Thüringen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Bad Salzungen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Bad Salzungen, in the Wartburgkreis district of Thüringen, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 32,586, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it 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 directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Werra River, a tributary of the Weser River system. The Weser flows into the North Sea, making this plant part of a larger river basin that supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local water system, which flows into the Werra River, a major tributary of the Weser River. The Weser basin drains into the North Sea, supporting a range of aquatic ecosystems. The region is characterized by mixed agricultural and urban land use, and the plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the Werra and downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bad Salzungen, in the Wartburgkreis district of Thüringen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 32,586 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Werra River, a tributary of the Weser River system that drains into the North Sea.
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 size and more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. Many German plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet water quality standards.
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