Overview
Homberg Ohm _ Nieder Ofleiden wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 10,700 people in Nieder-Ofleiden, Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Homberg Ohm _ Nieder Ofleiden wastewater treatment plant is located in Nieder-Ofleiden, a district of Homberg (Ohm) in the Vogelsbergkreis, Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,700 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to 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 process and capacity are managed to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Ohm River, a tributary of the Lahn River. The Lahn eventually flows into the Rhine River, one of Europe's major waterways. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these rivers and the downstream ecosystems they support.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohm River, which flows into the Lahn River and ultimately the Rhine River. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The region's water quality is regulated under the EU Water Framework Directive, aiming to achieve good ecological status.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nieder-Ofleiden, a district of Homberg (Ohm) in the Vogelsbergkreis, Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 10,700 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Ohm River, a tributary of the Lahn River, and eventually the Rhine River.
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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. For larger agglomerations, more advanced treatment may be needed if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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