Overview
Treffurt wastewater treatment plant in Thüringen, Germany, serves about 3,652 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 634.90 m³/day of treated water, with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.
The Treffurt wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Treffurt, in the Wartburgkreis district of Thüringen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 3,652 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under Germany's stringent wastewater regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. It has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and currently discharges 634.90 m³/day of treated wastewater. This indicates that the plant operates well below its capacity, allowing for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Werra River, which flows into the Weser and eventually the North Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the local aquatic ecosystem and downstream water quality, supporting biodiversity in the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that is part of the Werra river basin, which drains into the Weser and ultimately the North Sea. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse fish populations and riparian habitats. Advanced treatment ensures minimal nutrient loading, reducing the risk of eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Treffurt wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Treffurt, in the Wartburgkreis district of Thüringen, Germany. Its address is Ziddelrasen, Treffurt, 99830.
The plant serves approximately 3,652 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Werra River, which flows into the Weser and eventually the North Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into German law. For small agglomerations, the directive mandates secondary treatment, but Treffurt employs advanced treatment for enhanced environmental protection.
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