Overview
Felsberg wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 15,947 people in Hessen, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Felsberg wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Felsberg, within the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 15,947 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Eder River, a tributary of the Fulda River, and then into the Weser River system. The Weser flows into the North Sea, making the plant's operations relevant to the ecological health of this major European river basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Eder River, which flows into the Fulda River and then the Weser River, eventually reaching the North Sea. The Weser basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's treatment performance is critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Felsberg wastewater treatment plant is located in Felsberg, in the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 15,947 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Eder River, a tributary of the Fulda River, and eventually into the Weser River system leading to the North Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population served and the sensitivity of receiving waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to have at least secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be mandated.
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