Overview
Biedenkopf wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,000 people in Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Biedenkopf wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Biedenkopf, in the Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf district of Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,000 residents, classifying it as a small to medium 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 discharges into freshwater bodies from agglomerations of this scale. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality objectives. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a major European waterway, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lahn River watershed, which flows into the Rhine River and eventually the North Sea. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and serving as a migratory corridor. Effective treatment helps maintain water quality in this important European river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Biedenkopf, in the Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf district of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 9,000 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater from agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, especially if discharging into sensitive areas.
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