Overview
Lollar wastewater treatment plant serves Wißmar, Hessen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 32,000 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of thi
The Lollar wastewater treatment plant is located in Wißmar, a district of Wettenberg in the Landkreis Gießen, Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 32,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality objectives. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Central Europe. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream environments.
Environmental context
The Lollar plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Lahn River, which flows into the Rhine River and eventually the North Sea. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as salmon and eel. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The Lollar plant is located in Wißmar, a district of Wettenberg in the Landkreis Gießen, Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 32,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000.
In Germany, plants serving this population typically provide secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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