Overview
Gemunden Wohra wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Gemünden in Hessen, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 4,000 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Gemunden Wohra is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gemünden, a town in the Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg district of Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. German plants typically employ secondary or tertiary treatment to meet stringent national and EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Wohra River, a tributary of the Eder, which flows into the Fulda and ultimately the Weser River. The Weser drains into the North Sea, making the plant part of a larger river basin that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wohra River, a tributary of the Eder, which flows into the Fulda and then the Weser River. The Weser basin supports a variety of fish species, including salmon and trout, and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's location inland, away from the coast, reduces direct marine impact, but its effluent quality is critical for maintaining the health of the freshwater ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Gemunden Wohra is located in Gemünden, a town in the Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg district of Hessen, Germany. Its address is Struthweg, Struthmühle, Gemünden, 35285.
The plant serves approximately 4,000 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Wohra River, a tributary of the Eder, which ultimately reaches the North Sea via the Weser River.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations of its size. German national regulations further enforce strict effluent standards.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, often with nutrient removal to meet EU requirements. Many plants also incorporate tertiary treatment to protect sensitive water bodies.
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