Overview
Neukirchen Riebelsdorf wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 7,750 people in Riebelsdorf, Hessen, Germany. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Neukirchen Riebelsdorf wastewater treatment plant is located in Riebelsdorf, a district of Neukirchen in the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,750 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU 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 directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. It is expected to meet the national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (WHG). The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Schwalm River, a tributary of the Eder, which flows into the Fulda and then the Weser River system. The Weser ultimately reaches the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment from nutrient pollution and organic loads.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Schwalm River basin, which flows into the Eder, Fulda, and Weser rivers before reaching the North Sea. The Weser is an ecologically important river supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient inputs that could cause eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Riebelsdorf, a district of Neukirchen in the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,750 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Schwalm River, part of the Weser River basin, which ultimately reaches the North Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and the German Water Resources Act (WHG), which mandate secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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