Overview
Freudenberg wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 22,432 people in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Freudenberg wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Freudenberg, in the district of Siegen-Wittgenstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 22,432, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The plant's discharge is regulated by the German Water Resources Act (WHG) and state-level permits issued by the Bezirksregierung Arnsberg. The treated effluent is discharged into the Asdorfer Weiher, a small water body that flows into the Asdorf stream, a tributary of the Sieg River. The Sieg River eventually joins the Rhine, one of Europe's major waterways. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic ecosystem and the downstream Rhine basin from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Asdorfer Weiher, which feeds into the Asdorf stream, a tributary of the Sieg River. The Sieg flows into the Rhine River, which drains into the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as brown trout and grayling. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Freudenberg, in the district of Siegen-Wittgenstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, near the Asdorfer Weiher.
The plant serves approximately 22,432 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Asdorfer Weiher, which flows into the Asdorf stream, a tributary of the Sieg River, and eventually the Rhine.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Permits are issued by the Bezirksregierung Arnsberg under the German Water Resources Act.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. Many also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Rhine basin.
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