Overview
Buttlar wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Buttlar in Thüringen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,773 residents as part of the region's sanitation infrastructure.
The Buttlar wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Buttlar, within the Wartburgkreis district of Thüringen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,773 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under German and EU wastewater regulations. As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, Buttlar operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz), ensuring compliance with effluent quality limits. The treated effluent from Buttlar is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately draining into the Ulster River, a tributary of the Werra. The Werra flows into the Weser, which reaches the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Ulster and downstream water bodies from nutrient pollution and organic load, supporting aquatic life and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The Buttlar plant discharges into the Ulster River, which flows into the Werra and then the Weser, eventually reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in a region characterized by agricultural land use and small settlements, reducing nutrient inputs that could cause eutrophication downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The Buttlar wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Buttlar, in the Wartburgkreis district of Thüringen, Germany.
The Buttlar plant serves approximately 3,773 residents, making it a small agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The Buttlar plant discharges into the Ulster River, a tributary of the Werra. The Werra flows into the Weser, which reaches the North Sea. The plant helps protect these water bodies from pollution.
As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, Buttlar operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for freshwater discharges. It also complies with the German Water Resources Act.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or biological filtration. The EU directive mandates secondary treatment for all freshwater discharges, ensuring organic matter and nutrient removal.
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