Hessisch Lichtenau _ Walburg, Walburg

Overview

Hessisch Lichtenau _ Walburg wastewater treatment plant serves the Walburg area in Hessen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,682 people under EU regulatory standards.

Hessisch Lichtenau _ Walburg is a wastewater treatment plant located in Walburg, a district of Hessisch Lichtenau in the Werra-Meißner-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,682 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU UWWTD requirements for appropriate treatment. It operates within Germany's robust regulatory framework for wastewater management. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Weser river system via the Werra river. The Werra flows through central Germany and joins the Fulda to form the Weser, which empties into the North Sea. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent enters the local tributaries of the Werra river, which flows through the Werra-Meißner-Kreis region. The Werra is a major tributary of the Weser river, which drains into the North Sea. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and aquatic habitats, and the plant's discharge must comply with German water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems and drinking water sources.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Walburg, a district of Hessisch Lichtenau in the Werra-Meißner-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 4,682 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local tributaries that flow into the Werra river, part of the Weser river basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea.

As a German wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and German national water laws, which require appropriate treatment for small agglomerations.

For small agglomerations under 10,000 people, the EU UWWTD typically requires secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.