Overview
Witzenhausen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 12,800 people in Hessen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Witzenhausen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Witzenhausen, in the Werra-Meißner district of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 12,800 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. 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 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Werra River, a tributary of the Weser. The Weser flows through northern Germany before reaching the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Werra River basin, which flows into the Weser River and eventually the North Sea. The Werra is an ecologically important river in central Germany, supporting fish populations and riparian habitats. The downstream environment includes the Weser estuary, a critical area for migratory birds and aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
The Witzenhausen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Witzenhausen, in the Werra-Meißner district of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 12,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Werra River, a tributary of the Weser River that flows to 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 may require advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. In Germany, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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