Overview
Diemelstadt Neudorf wastewater treatment plant in Hessen, Germany, serves 356 people with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed, having discharged treated effluent into the local watershed.
The Diemelstadt Neudorf wastewater treatment plant is located in the Neudorf district of Diemelstadt, in the Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hessen, Germany. It served a small population of 356 residents before its closure, reflecting the scale of a rural community facility. The plant provided secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Although the plant is now closed, its design capacity was 2000 cubic meters per day, and it discharged an average volume of 90.10 cubic meters per day. The treated effluent from the plant would have been released into a local watercourse, contributing to the Weser river basin. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural and forested landscapes, with the Diemel River flowing nearby, eventually joining the Weser and draining into the North Sea.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge would have entered a small tributary within the Weser river basin, which flows through central Germany to the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region with mixed agricultural and natural land use, requiring careful nutrient management to prevent eutrophication downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Neudorf district of Diemelstadt, in the Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hessen, Germany.
The plant served a population of 356 residents before its closure.
The plant provided secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to have secondary treatment. Although Diemelstadt Neudorf served fewer than 2,000 people, it still met secondary treatment standards.
The plant's treated effluent would have been discharged into the Weser river basin, which flows to the North Sea. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
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