Overview
Hessisch Lichtenau _ Furstenhagen wastewater treatment plant serves Fürstenhagen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 17,000 residents. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Hessisch Lichtenau _ Furstenhagen wastewater treatment plant is located in Fürstenhagen, a district of Hessisch Lichtenau in the Werra-Meißner-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 17,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German wastewater treatment facility, the plant 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 more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality requirements. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately flow into the Weser river system, which drains into the North Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems, and maintaining the ecological health of downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Werra River, a tributary of the Weser, which flows into the North Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could impact downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fürstenhagen, a district of Hessisch Lichtenau, in the Werra-Meißner-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 17,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that feed into the Werra River, part of the Weser river system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents are required to have at least secondary treatment, which is standard for facilities of this scale in Germany.
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