Anklam, Anklam | Germany Wastewater

Overview

Anklam wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 30,394 people in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

The Anklam wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Anklam, in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It serves a population of around 30,394, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries from agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the Peene River and the Oder Lagoon. This coastal region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish and birds.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Peene River, which flows into the Oder Lagoon and then into the Baltic Sea. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and bird habitats. The Baltic Sea is a brackish water body with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution from wastewater discharges.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Anklam, in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, near the Peene River.

The plant serves approximately 30,394 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

Treated wastewater is discharged into the Peene River, which flows into the Oder Lagoon and then into the Baltic Sea.

The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.

Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.