Overview
3544022031 KA Dannenberg Luggau is a wastewater treatment plant in Dannenberg (Elbe), Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 14,340 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
3544022031 KA Dannenberg Luggau is a wastewater treatment plant located in Dannenberg (Elbe), in the district of Lüchow-Dannenberg, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,340 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category 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 of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Elbe River. The Elbe is a major European river flowing through Germany to the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish species.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Elbe River. The Elbe basin is a large, ecologically significant watershed that supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for migratory fish. The river ultimately discharges into the North Sea, a sensitive marine environment. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Elbe estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dannenberg (Elbe), in the district of Lüchow-Dannenberg, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 14,340 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Elbe River and ultimately reaches the North Sea.
As a German facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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