Dornburg _ Frickhofen Wastewater Treatment Plant, Frickhofen, Hessen

The Dornburg _ Frickhofen wastewater treatment plant is located in Frickhofen, a district of Dornburg in the Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg, Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,851, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations. For populations under 2,000, secondary treatment is typically mandated, while for those between 2,000 and 10,000, secondary treatment is standard unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality in the Lahn and Rhine watersheds.

The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Lahn River, which eventually joins the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory route for fish. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.