Overview
Tambach Dietharz wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Tambach-Dietharz in Thüringen, Germany. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 4,348.
The Tambach Dietharz wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Tambach-Dietharz, in the Landkreis Gotha district of Thüringen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 4,348 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. As a German wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its discharge likely flows into a local watercourse within the Weser river basin. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately drains into the Weser river system, which flows northward to the North Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting local water quality in the Thüringen region, supporting aquatic life in the receiving streams.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local tributary of the Weser river basin, which flows through central Germany before reaching the North Sea. The downstream environment includes freshwater habitats that support diverse aquatic species, and the plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this inland watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tambach-Dietharz, in the Landkreis Gotha district of Thüringen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 4,348 residents of Tambach-Dietharz and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse within the Weser river basin, which ultimately flows to the North Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary biological treatment, to protect receiving water quality.
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