Overview
Naumburg _ Elbenberg wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 4,900 residents in Elbenberg, Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Naumburg _ Elbenberg wastewater treatment plant is located in the Elbenberg district of Naumburg, in the Landkreis Kassel region of Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,895 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the discharge is into less sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Eder or Fulda river system, ultimately reaching the Weser River and the North Sea. The region is characterized by mixed agricultural and forested landscapes, with the plant playing a key role in protecting local water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a small stream that is part of the Weser River basin. The Weser flows through central Germany into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a migratory corridor for fish species. The local watershed includes sensitive habitats that benefit from effective wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient enrichment and pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Elbenberg district of Naumburg, in the Landkreis Kassel region of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 4,895 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that is part of the Weser River basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required, though advanced treatment may be needed if the discharge is into sensitive areas.
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