Overview
Marsberg Mitte Neu is a wastewater treatment plant in Marsberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serving a population of 16,428. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Marsberg Mitte Neu is a wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Marsberg, within the Hochsauerlandkreis district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,428, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet the standards set by the directive, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Weser River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Diemel River, a tributary of the Weser, and supports the ecological health of the surrounding aquatic environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Diemel River, which flows into the Weser River and eventually reaches the North Sea. The Diemel watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
Marsberg Mitte Neu is located in the town of Marsberg, in the Hochsauerlandkreis district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The plant serves a population of approximately 16,428 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Diemel River, a tributary of the Weser River.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it is classified as a medium agglomeration under the EU UWWTD, requiring secondary treatment and compliance with effluent standards.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet the requirements of the EU UWWTD and national water quality standards.
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