Overview
Tabarz wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Bad Tabarz in Thüringen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 6,850. The facility operates under Germany's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Tabarz wastewater treatment plant is located in Bad Tabarz, a town in the district of Landkreis Gotha, Thüringen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,850 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 appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that drain into the Hörsel river, a tributary of the Weser river system. The Weser ultimately flows into the North Sea, making the plant's operations important for the ecological health of the downstream aquatic environment.
Environmental context
The Tabarz plant discharges into the Hörsel river basin, part of the Weser river system that flows into the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and agriculture. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream habitats in the Weser estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The Tabarz wastewater treatment plant is located in Bad Tabarz, in the district of Landkreis Gotha, Thüringen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 6,850 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that drain into the Hörsel river, part of the Weser river system, which flows into the North Sea.
As a German facility, the Tabarz plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and sets standards for discharge quality.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, including biological processes, to meet the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and national water quality standards.
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