Milz, Römhild | Germany Wastewater

Overview

Milz wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Milz in Thüringen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 7,223. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

The Milz wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Milz, part of the Römhild municipality in the Landkreis Hildburghausen district of Thüringen, Germany. It serves a population equivalent of 7,223, classifying it as a small to medium 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 appropriate treatment before discharge into freshwater bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Werra River, a tributary of the Weser, which flows to the North Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the Werra basin and downstream ecosystems.

Environmental context

The Milz plant discharges into small streams that feed the Werra River, part of the Weser basin draining to the North Sea. The Werra is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a migratory corridor for fish. The region's agricultural and rural character makes nutrient management important to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.

Frequently asked questions

The Milz wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Milz, part of the municipality of Römhild in the Landkreis Hildburghausen district of Thüringen, Germany.

The Milz plant serves a population equivalent of 7,223, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.

The treated wastewater from the Milz plant is discharged into local streams that flow into the Werra River, a tributary of the Weser, which ultimately reaches the North Sea.

As a German plant, Milz operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and appropriate discharge standards to protect receiving waters.

Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are typically required to have secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.