Overview
Wolfhagen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Wolfhagen in Hessen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 14,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Wolfhagen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Wolfhagen, in the Landkreis Kassel district of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 14,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (WHG) and the Waste Water Ordinance (AbwV). 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 downstream aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution and organic loads.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Weser river basin. The Weser flows through central Germany into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Schützeberger Straße 135 in Wolfhagen, Landkreis Kassel, Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 14,000 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Weser river basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and the German Water Resources Act (WHG), which mandate secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet strict effluent standards under the EU directive.
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