Overview
Waldsolms Brandoberndorf wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 4,100 people in Brandoberndorf, Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Waldsolms Brandoberndorf wastewater treatment plant is located in Brandoberndorf, a district of Waldsolms in the Lahn-Dill-Kreis region of Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,100 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the receiving water is designated as a sensitive area, which may require more advanced treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into small streams within the Lahn-Dill region, eventually reaching the Lahn River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a critical freshwater ecosystem supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a key migratory route for fish. The plant's location inland, more than 50 km from the coast, means its discharge primarily affects freshwater environments rather than marine systems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Brandoberndorf, a district of Waldsolms in the Lahn-Dill-Kreis region of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 4,100 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine. It helps protect water quality in the Rhine basin, an ecologically important river system.
Under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size (4,100 people) are generally required to provide secondary treatment. If the receiving water is in a sensitive area, more stringent treatment may be needed.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard. Some plants may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive waters.
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