Overview
Lich _ Ober Bessingen wastewater treatment plant serves Nieder-Bessingen, Hessen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 23,000 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Lich _ Ober Bessingen is a wastewater treatment plant located in Nieder-Bessingen, a district of Lich in the Landkreis Gießen, Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 23,000 people, placing it within the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires tertiary treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas, which are common in the region due to the ecological importance of local water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Lahn River and then the Rhine River, a major European waterway. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nieder-Bessingen, a district of Lich in the Landkreis Gießen, Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 23,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Lahn River and eventually the Rhine River.
As a German plant serving 23,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. If discharging into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards and protect sensitive water bodies like the Rhine basin.
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