Overview
Beeskow wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 11,426 people in Beeskow, Brandenburg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Beeskow wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Beeskow, in the Oder-Spree district of Brandenburg, Germany. It serves a population of about 11,426 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the B 87 road in the Neuendorf area, within the Spree river basin. As a German wastewater treatment facility, Beeskow operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring that effluent quality complies with national and EU regulations. The facility is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. The treated wastewater from Beeskow is discharged into the Spree River, which flows through Brandenburg and eventually joins the Havel River, contributing to the Elbe River system that drains into the North Sea. The Spree River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important waterway for the region, providing ecological and recreational value. The plant plays a key role in protecting this river system from pollution.
Environmental context
The Beeskow plant discharges into the Spree River, a major watercourse in Brandenburg that flows through Berlin and joins the Havel River. The Havel then flows into the Elbe, which empties into the North Sea. The Spree River supports a variety of fish species and aquatic vegetation, and its health is critical for downstream ecosystems, including wetlands and floodplain forests. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Beeskow wastewater treatment plant is located in Beeskow, in the Oder-Spree district of Brandenburg, Germany, near the B 87 road in the Neuendorf area.
The Beeskow plant serves approximately 11,426 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from the Beeskow plant is discharged into the Spree River, which flows through Brandenburg and eventually reaches the North Sea via the Havel and Elbe rivers.
The Beeskow plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size. German national regulations implement this directive.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. German plants typically meet these standards with biological treatment processes.
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