Overview
Melsungen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 30,000 people in Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Melsungen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Melsungen, in the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 30,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German wastewater treatment plant, Melsungen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges from 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 from the Melsungen plant is discharged into the Fulda River, a tributary of the Weser River system. The Fulda River flows northward through Hessen and Lower Saxony, eventually joining the Werra River to form the Weser, which empties into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Fulda River and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Melsungen plant discharges into the Fulda River, which flows through the Weser River basin to the North Sea. The Fulda River 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, which is subject to EU Water Framework Directive requirements for good ecological status.
Frequently asked questions
The Melsungen wastewater treatment plant is located in Melsungen, in the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 30,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the Melsungen plant is discharged into the Fulda River, which flows into the Weser River system and ultimately reaches the North Sea.
As a German plant serving 30,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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