Overview
Hilders wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,000 people in Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Hilders wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Hilders, in the Landkreis Fulda district of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 9,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Fulda River, a tributary of the Weser River system. The Weser flows into the North Sea, making the plant part of a broader catchment that supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The Hilders plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Fulda River, which joins the Weser River and flows into the North Sea. This river system supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's location in a rural area of Hessen means its discharge affects small streams and the overall water quality of the Fulda basin.
Frequently asked questions
The Hilders wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Hilders, in the Landkreis Fulda district of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 9,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Fulda River, a tributary of the Weser River system, which ultimately reaches the North Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are generally required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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