Overview
Bad Sooden Allendorf wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 11,000 people in Bad Sooden-Allendorf, Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring proper treatment for its population tier.
The Bad Sooden Allendorf wastewater treatment plant is located in Bad Sooden-Allendorf, a town in the Werra-Meißner-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 11,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Werra River, which flows through central Germany and eventually joins the Weser River, draining into the North Sea. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Werra basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Werra River, a tributary of the Weser River, which flows into the North Sea. The Werra basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for recreation and fishing. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is part of the larger Weser catchment area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bad Sooden-Allendorf, in the Werra-Meißner-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany, along the B 27 road.
The plant serves approximately 11,034 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Werra River, which flows into the Weser River and eventually reaches 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 may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to comply with EU standards and protect local water bodies.
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