Overview
Weilburg wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 17,300 residents in Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Weilburg wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Weilburg, in the Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg district of Hessen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 17,316, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies from agglomerations with a population equivalent above 10,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality objectives. The treated effluent is discharged into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine River, which ultimately flows into the North Sea. The Lahn River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish species. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of the Lahn and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Weilburg plant discharges into the Lahn River, which flows into the Rhine River and then the North Sea. The Lahn River basin supports a variety of aquatic habitats and is used for recreation and fishing. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining ecological balance and meeting EU Water Framework Directive goals.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Weilburg, in the Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg district of Hessen, Germany, along the Lahn River.
The plant serves approximately 17,316 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Lahn River, a tributary of the Rhine River, which flows to the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater from agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet EU and national water quality standards.
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