Overview
Burghaun _ Langenschwarz wastewater treatment plant in Hessen, Germany serves approximately 2,734 people with secondary treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,900 m³/day and discharges treated effluent into local water bodies.
The Burghaun _ Langenschwarz wastewater treatment plant is located in Langenschwarz, a district of Burghaun in the Landkreis Fulda, Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 2,734 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the minimum standard required by the EU UWWTD for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,900 m³/day and treats an average daily flow of approximately 692 m³, indicating ample reserve capacity for future growth or seasonal peaks. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that ultimately drain into the Fulda River, a tributary of the Weser River system. The Weser flows into the North Sea, making the plant part of a broader catchment that supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the North Sea coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters small watercourses in the Fulda River basin, which flows northward to join the Weser River. The Weser estuary and the Wadden Sea are ecologically sensitive areas supporting migratory birds, fish, and marine mammals. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and protect downstream water quality in this important North Sea catchment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Langenschwarz, a district of Burghaun, in the Landkreis Fulda, Hessen, Germany. Its address is K 143, Langenschwarz, Burghaun, Hessen.
The plant serves approximately 2,734 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU UWWTD for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,900 m³/day and treats an average daily flow of about 692 m³, indicating significant reserve capacity.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into German law. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is required for discharges to freshwater. The plant's performance is monitored by local authorities.
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