Overview
Friedewald wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 2,300 people in Hessen, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which sets treatment standards for small agglomerations.
Friedewald wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Friedewald, in the Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg district of Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,300 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, Friedewald is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into inland waters. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may require more advanced treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Weser river basin. The Weser flows northward through Germany to the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish species.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Friedewald enters local streams within the Weser river basin, which flows through central Germany to the North Sea. The Weser and its tributaries support diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as salmon and trout, and provide important habitat for migratory birds. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with agricultural and urban influences requiring careful management of nutrient loads to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Friedewald wastewater treatment plant is located in Friedewald, in the Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg district of Hessen, Germany, along B 62.
The Friedewald WWTP serves approximately 2,300 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that are part of the Weser river basin, which flows to the North Sea.
As a German plant, Friedewald operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for small agglomerations discharging into inland waters.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, unless the receiving waters are sensitive areas needing tertiary treatment.
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