Overview
Belzig wastewater treatment plant serves Bad Belzig, Brandenburg, Germany, with a population equivalent of 9,306. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this sca
The Belzig wastewater treatment plant is located in Bad Belzig, a town in the Potsdam-Mittelmark district of Brandenburg, Germany. Serving a population of approximately 9,306, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure that manages wastewater for this community in the state of Brandenburg. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with European environmental regulations. The treated effluent from the Belzig plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Elbe River basin, which flows into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The Belzig plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through Germany and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, which includes important habitats for fish and migratory birds.
Frequently asked questions
The Belzig wastewater treatment plant is located in Bad Belzig, a town in the Potsdam-Mittelmark district of Brandenburg, Germany.
The Belzig plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 9,306 people.
The treated effluent from the Belzig plant is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Elbe River basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
The Belzig plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size (between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent).
In Germany, plants serving around 9,300 people typically provide secondary treatment as mandated by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Some may also include tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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