Overview
Immenhausen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Immenhausen in Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Immenhausen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Immenhausen, in the Landkreis Kassel district of Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,263 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000. For smaller plants like Immenhausen, appropriate treatment must ensure the receiving water body's environmental quality is not compromised. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Weser river basin, which ultimately flows to the North Sea. The surrounding region is characterized by mixed agricultural and residential land use, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Weser River, which flows through central Germany before reaching the North Sea. The Weser basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed, particularly given the agricultural pressures in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The Immenhausen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Immenhausen, in the Landkreis Kassel district of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,263 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse within the Weser river basin, which ultimately flows to the North Sea.
As a German facility serving over 2,000 people, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment or equivalent to protect receiving water bodies.
For small agglomerations in Germany, typical treatment includes mechanical and biological processes to meet EU standards, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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