Arneburg IGPA Stendal Ost Wastewater Treatment Plant, Arneburg, Germany

Arneburg IGPA Stendal Ost is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Arneburg, a town in the Stendal district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The plant serves a population of 1,713 and has a designed capacity of 2,200 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 433.52 m³/day. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for populations between 2,000 and 10,000, and Germany implements this through national legislation, ensuring compliance with effluent quality standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through Saxony-Anhalt and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant river system.

The plant discharges into the Elbe River basin, which flows through Saxony-Anhalt and into the North Sea. The Elbe supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The region's agricultural and industrial activities make effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality in this downstream environment.