Overview
Philippsthal Werra _ Heimboldshausen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Heimboldshausen, Hessen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 5,087 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Philippsthal Werra _ Heimboldshausen is a wastewater treatment plant located in Heimboldshausen, a district of Philippsthal (Werra) in the Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,087 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is required to provide appropriate treatment to meet national and EU standards. The EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size, unless the receiving water is designated as a sensitive area requiring more stringent treatment. The plant's operational details and specific treatment processes are managed by local municipal authorities. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Werra River. The Werra flows northward through Thuringia and Lower Saxony, joining the Fulda River to form the Weser River, which empties into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Werra and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Werra River basin, a tributary of the Weser River system that flows to the North Sea. The Werra is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a migratory corridor for fish species. The surrounding region is characterized by mixed agricultural and forested landscapes, with the river's water quality influenced by both municipal and industrial inputs. The plant's treatment helps maintain the ecological balance of the Werra and downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Heimboldshausen, a district of Philippsthal (Werra) in the Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 5,087 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Werra River, a tributary of the Weser River system that ultimately reaches the North Sea.
The plant helps protect the water quality of the Werra River and its downstream ecosystems, including the Weser River and the North Sea.
As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment for inland freshwater discharges unless the receiving water is a sensitive area. The plant's operation is regulated by German authorities to meet these standards.
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