Overview
Liebenau Lamerden wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 11,000 people in Lamerden, Hessen, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Liebenau Lamerden wastewater treatment plant is located in Lamerden, a municipality in the Landkreis Kassel district of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of about 11,000 residents, 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 stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which is common for inland rivers in Hessen. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Weser river basin. The Weser flows northward through Germany to the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important ecological corridor. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Diemel river, a tributary of the Weser, which flows into the North Sea. The Weser basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species like salmon and trout. The region's agricultural land use means nutrient removal is important to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lamerden, in the Landkreis Kassel district of Hessen, Germany, along the L 3210 road.
The plant serves approximately 11,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Diemel river, which flows into the Weser river and eventually reaches the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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