Overview
Braunfels wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 10,230 people in Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Braunfels wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Braunfels, in the Lahn-Dill-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany. Serving a population of around 10,230, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure that manages wastewater for this community in central Germany. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 15,000. This regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets European standards for wastewater treatment before discharge. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European watershed, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this important river system.
Environmental context
The Braunfels plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Lahn River, which flows into the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and serving as a migratory corridor for birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is vital for both ecology and human use downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The Braunfels wastewater treatment plant is located in Mühlengrund, Braunfels, in the Lahn-Dill-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 10,230 people in the town of Braunfels and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine River.
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.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 15,000 are required to have secondary treatment, which is the standard for plants like Braunfels.
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