Overview
Braunfels _ Tiefenbach wastewater treatment plant serves Biskirchen, Hessen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 7,600 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Braunfels _ Tiefenbach wastewater treatment plant is located in Biskirchen, a district of Leun in the Lahn-Dill-Kreis region of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 7,600 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under German and EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity align with national standards, ensuring compliance with discharge limits for organic matter and nutrients. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical waterway for Europe. The plant's operations help protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that drain into the Lahn River, which flows into the Rhine River and ultimately the North Sea. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The plant's location in a rural, inland area means its discharge contributes to maintaining water quality in a region valued for agriculture and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Biskirchen, a district of Leun in the Lahn-Dill-Kreis region of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,600 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine River.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
German plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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