Overview
Malsfeld wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Malsfeld in Hessen, Germany. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 3,572 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Malsfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Malsfeld, in the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of about 3,572, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses. As a small agglomeration in Germany, the plant is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU UWWTD. German regulations, implemented through the Abwasserverordnung (Wastewater Ordinance), set strict limits on parameters such as biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), and total suspended solids. It operates within the framework of state-level water management authorities. The treated wastewater from Malsfeld ultimately drains into the Fulda River, a tributary of the Weser River, which flows into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Fulda and downstream ecosystems, including the Weser estuary. Its operation supports the ecological health of the region's freshwater habitats and contributes to the overall water quality management in the Weser basin.
Environmental context
The Malsfeld plant discharges into local streams that feed the Fulda River, a major tributary of the Weser River. The Weser flows through central Germany into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this river system, which is subject to EU Water Framework Directive requirements for good ecological status.
Frequently asked questions
The Malsfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Malsfeld, in the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany. Its address is Domäne Fahre, Malsfeld, 34323.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,572 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Fulda River, a tributary of the Weser River, which ultimately reaches the North Sea.
As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment. National implementation is through the Abwasserverordnung (Wastewater Ordinance), with permits issued by the state water authority.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, including biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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