Overview
Lichtenfels _ Goddelsheim Aarmuhle is a wastewater treatment plant serving Hillershausen, Hessen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,800 residents.
Lichtenfels _ Goddelsheim Aarmuhle is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hillershausen, a district of Korbach in the Waldeck-Frankenberg district of Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,800 people, reflecting a small to medium-sized agglomeration typical of rural communities in the region. As a German wastewater facility, the plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which is common in Hessen due to its numerous rivers and reservoirs. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Weser river basin. The Weser flows northward through Germany to the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Weser river basin. The Weser flows through central Germany into the North Sea, supporting habitats for fish such as salmon and trout. The region's water bodies are ecologically sensitive, requiring effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication and maintain biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hillershausen, a district of Korbach in the Waldeck-Frankenberg district of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,800 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized agglomeration under EU definitions.
Treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Weser river basin, which flows to the North Sea.
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.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive, as required by the EU directive.
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