Overview
Barchfeld wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Barchfeld-Immelborn in Thüringen, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 8,114 residents, operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Barchfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Barchfeld-Immelborn, within the Wartburgkreis district of Thüringen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 8,114 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of this size are generally required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) for their wastewater. The regulatory framework ensures that appropriate treatment standards are met to protect the environment. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Werra River, a tributary of the Weser River system. The Weser ultimately drains into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the local watershed, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Barchfeld plant discharges into a small stream that feeds into the Werra River, part of the Weser basin. The Werra and Weser rivers support diverse aquatic habitats and are important for migratory fish species. The plant's treatment helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and organic load, contributing to the overall health of the North Sea coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Barchfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in Barchfeld-Immelborn, in the Wartburgkreis district of Thüringen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 8,114 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Werra River, part of the Weser basin, 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.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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