Overview
Schwalmstadt _ Treysa wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Treysa in Hessen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 21,760. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Schwalmstadt _ Treysa wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Treysa, part of the Schwalmstadt municipality in the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of 21,760, classifying it as a medium-sized 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 plant likely employs biological treatment processes to meet national discharge standards, which are enforced by the Hessian state authority. The treated effluent is discharged into the Schwalm River, a tributary of the Eder, which flows into the Fulda and ultimately the Weser River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local water quality and the downstream aquatic ecosystems of the Weser basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Schwalm River, which flows into the Eder, then the Fulda, and finally the Weser River, which drains into the North Sea. The Schwalm River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Frankenhainer Weg 46a in Treysa, part of the Schwalmstadt municipality in the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis district of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 21,760, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Schwalm River, a tributary of the Eder, which flows into the Fulda and ultimately the Weser River system.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and German national water law, enforced by the Hessian state authority. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is required.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU and national discharge standards. Some may also include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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