Overview
Vohl _ Thalitter wastewater treatment plant serves Marienhagen, Hessen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 32,459 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Vohl _ Thalitter wastewater treatment plant is located in Marienhagen, within the Vöhl municipality in Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 32,459 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union 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 more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's regulatory compliance is ensured through state-level oversight. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Weser river basin, contributing to the North Sea ecosystem. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting aquatic life in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local watershed, which is part of the Weser river basin. The Weser flows northward through Germany and empties into the North Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in the river system, reducing nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the North Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Marienhagen, a district of Vöhl, in the Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 32,459 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Weser river basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and additional treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be mandated.
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