Overview
Giessen _ Margaretenhutte_Sudliche Lahnstrasse is a wastewater treatment plant in Gießen, Hessen, Germany, serving approximately 278,824 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Giessen _ Margaretenhutte_Sudliche Lahnstrasse is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gießen, Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 278,824, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. As a large agglomeration, the plant is required to meet stringent treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. It is expected to comply with these regulatory requirements. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Lahn River, which flows through Hessen and ultimately joins the Rhine River. The Rhine is a major European waterway that drains into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a critical water resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine River, which flows into the North Sea. The Lahn River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Hessen. The Rhine basin is a highly regulated water system, and the plant's discharge must meet strict quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems and water users.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Gießen, Hessen, Germany, at Gießener Ring, 35398.
The plant serves approximately 278,824 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Lahn River, which flows into the Rhine River and ultimately the North Sea.
As a German plant serving over 150,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically employ secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, and often tertiary treatment to meet strict effluent standards for sensitive water bodies like the Rhine basin.
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