Overview
Lauterbach Hessen wastewater treatment plant serves Angersbach, Germany, with a population equivalent of 29,983. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Lauterbach Hessen wastewater treatment plant is located in Angersbach, a district of Lauterbach in the Vogelsbergkreis region of Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population equivalent of 29,983, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. It adheres to national standards enforced by the Hessian environmental authority. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Fulda River system. The Fulda River flows northward to join the Weser River, which empties into the North Sea. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural and rural land use, with the Vogelsberg mountain area contributing to groundwater recharge and surface water flow.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Fulda River basin, a tributary of the Weser River system that flows to the North Sea. The Weser estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The region's water quality is influenced by agricultural runoff and rural settlements, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Angersbach, a district of Lauterbach, in the Vogelsbergkreis region of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 29,983 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Fulda River system and eventually reaches the North Sea via the Weser River.
As a German facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are typically required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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