Overview
Fronhausen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Fronhausen in Hessen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 4,950. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Fronhausen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Fronhausen, in the Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf district of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 4,950, classifying it as a small 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 of this size. The directive ensures appropriate standards are met. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in central Europe.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lahn River watershed, which flows into the Rhine River and ultimately the North Sea. The Lahn River supports diverse aquatic species and is a key habitat for migratory fish. The region's water quality is managed under the EU Water Framework Directive, aiming for good ecological status.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fronhausen, in the Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf district of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 4,950 people.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment for organic matter removal.
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