Overview
Aschersleben wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 39,188 people in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Aschersleben wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Aschersleben, in the Salzlandkreis district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 39,188 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the Wipper River, a tributary of the Saale, which flows into the Elbe and eventually reaches the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic ecosystem and downstream water quality in the Elbe basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wipper River, which flows into the Saale and then the Elbe, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The Elbe basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The region's agricultural and industrial activities make effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality in this transboundary river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Aschersleben wastewater treatment plant is located in Aschersleben, in the Salzlandkreis district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The address is Wipperwanderweg, Aschersleben, 06449.
The Aschersleben WWTP serves approximately 39,188 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from the Aschersleben plant is discharged into the Wipper River, a tributary of the Saale, which flows into the Elbe and eventually reaches the North Sea.
As a German facility, the Aschersleben WWTP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide at least secondary treatment. In Germany, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet stringent water quality standards.
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