Overview
Borken Hessen _ Gombeth wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Gombeth in Hessen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 13,848 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Borken Hessen _ Gombeth wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Gombeth, part of the Borken (Hessen) municipality in the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population of about 13,848 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant 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 and capacity are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality goals. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Weser River basin, which flows into the North Sea. This discharge supports the ecological health of the downstream environment, including aquatic habitats and water quality in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis area from pollution and maintaining the integrity of the Weser watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local tributaries of the Schwalm River, which flows into the Eder River, a major tributary of the Weser River. The Weser ultimately drains into the North Sea, making the plant's operations important for the health of this extensive river system. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and agriculture, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 21 Uferweg, Gombeth, in the municipality of Borken (Hessen), Schwalm-Eder-Kreis district, Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 13,848 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Schwalm River, then the Eder River, and eventually the Weser River, which drains into the North Sea.
The plant 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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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