Overview
Bebra wastewater treatment plant serves Breitenbach, Hessen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 25,000 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Bebra wastewater treatment plant is located in Breitenbach, within the municipality of Bebra in the Hersfeld-Rotenburg district of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 25,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, Bebra 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, such as those prone to eutrophication. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Fulda River, a tributary of the Weser River system. The Weser flows into the North Sea, making the plant's operations relevant to the ecological health of the Weser basin and the North Sea coastal environment.
Environmental context
The Bebra plant discharges into the Fulda River basin, which flows into the Weser River and eventually the North Sea. The Weser estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The region's water quality is managed under the EU Water Framework Directive, aiming to achieve good ecological status in surface waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Bebra wastewater treatment plant is located in Breitenbach, within the municipality of Bebra, in the Hersfeld-Rotenburg district of Hessen, Germany.
The Bebra plant serves approximately 25,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the Bebra plant is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Fulda River, part of the Weser River system, which ultimately reaches the North Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the Bebra plant, serving 25,000 people, is required to provide at least secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive, more advanced treatment may be necessary.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving around 25,000 people typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards and protect sensitive water bodies.
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