Overview
Frottstadt wastewater treatment plant serves Fröttstädt, Thüringen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 15,337 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Frottstadt wastewater treatment plant is located in Fröttstädt, a municipality in the district of Gotha, Thüringen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 15,337 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and discharges into local water bodies. As a German wastewater treatment facility, Frottstadt operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires appropriate treatment before discharge to protect receiving waters. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent from Frottstadt likely discharges into a tributary of the Hörsel River, which flows into the Werra River, eventually reaching the Weser River and the North Sea. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in central Germany. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this catchment area.
Environmental context
The Frottstadt plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains via the Hörsel River into the Werra River, a major tributary of the Weser River system. The Weser flows into the North Sea, making this plant part of a large transboundary basin. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as trout and grayling, and are used for recreation and agriculture. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The Frottstadt plant is located in Fröttstädt, a municipality in the district of Gotha, Thüringen, Germany. Its address is Teutleber Straße, Fröttstädt, 99880.
The plant serves approximately 15,337 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, likely a tributary of the Hörsel River, which flows into the Werra River and eventually the North Sea.
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 and appropriate discharge standards.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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