Overview
Hofbieber _ Wiesen wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Wiesen in Hessen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,500 residents.
Hofbieber _ Wiesen is a wastewater treatment plant located in the village of Wiesen, part of the Hofbieber municipality in the Landkreis Fulda district of Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 3,500 people, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this rural community. As a German 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 plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz), ensuring compliance with effluent quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Fulda River basin, a tributary of the Weser River system. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local drainage network within the Fulda River basin, which flows northward to join the Weser River and eventually the North Sea. The surrounding area is characterized by the Rhön Mountains, a region of high ecological value with diverse habitats. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining the health of streams and rivers that support fish populations and other aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wiesen, a village in the Hofbieber municipality, Landkreis Fulda, Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,500 residents in the Wiesen area.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow into the Fulda River basin, part of the Weser River system.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and the German Water Resources Act, which set standards for treatment and discharge.
Under the EU directive, agglomerations of this size require secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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