Overview
Ahrensbok wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Ahrensbök in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of approximately 7,000.
The Ahrensbok wastewater treatment plant is located in Ahrensbök, a town in the district of Ostholstein, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 7,000 residents and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. The plant is situated inland, within 50 km of the Baltic Sea coast. As a German wastewater treatment plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries. German regulations typically mandate tertiary treatment for sensitive areas, which may apply depending on the receiving water body. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Baltic Sea, contributing to the ecological health of the region. The surrounding area includes agricultural and forested landscapes, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream marine environments.
Environmental context
The plant's treated wastewater likely enters a small stream or river that flows into the Baltic Sea, a brackish water body with sensitive ecosystems. The Baltic Sea is known for its low salinity and vulnerability to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for preventing eutrophication. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for migratory birds.
Frequently asked questions
The Ahrensbok plant is located in Ahrensbök, a town in the district of Ostholstein, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Its address is Steindamm, Flörkendorf, Ahrensbök.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 residents in the Ahrensbök area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Baltic Sea, following German and EU regulations for wastewater treatment.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets standards for secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.
For agglomerations of this size, German regulations typically require at least secondary biological treatment, with possible nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive waters like the Baltic Sea.
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