Willingen Upland _ Usseln, Usseln

Overview

Willingen Upland _ Usseln wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 4,900 people in Usseln, Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

The Willingen Upland _ Usseln wastewater treatment plant is located in Usseln, a district of Willingen (Upland) in the Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hessen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,900 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU 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 with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Weser river basin, contributing to the ecological health of the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream aquatic habitats from nutrient pollution and organic contaminants.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into small streams that feed into the Diemel River, a tributary of the Weser River, which flows into the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region known for its upland landscapes and sensitive freshwater ecosystems. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in these ecologically important waterways.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at Rattlarer Straße in Usseln, a district of Willingen (Upland), in the Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hessen, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 4,900 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Diemel River, a tributary of the Weser River, which ultimately reaches 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 with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000.

For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.