Overview
Bad Lausick wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,668 people in Saxony, Germany. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Bad Lausick wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Bad Lausick, within the Landkreis Leipzig district of Saxony, Germany. Serving a population of approximately 9,668, the facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. As a German wastewater treatment plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies and estuaries for populations between 2,000 and 10,000, with more stringent requirements in sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Elbe River basin, which flows into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's streams and rivers, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Elbe River basin, which flows northward through Germany to the North Sea. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at An den Angerwiesen in Bad Lausick, Landkreis Leipzig, Saxony, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 9,668 people.
The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Elbe River basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea.
As a German plant serving a population between 2,000 and 10,000, it falls under the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment for freshwater discharges.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, with possible additional nutrient removal if located in a sensitive area.
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