Overview
Benndorf wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Frohburg in Saxony, Germany. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 7,797 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Benndorf is a wastewater treatment plant located in Frohburg, within the Landkreis Leipzig district of Saxony, Germany. The facility serves a population of about 7,797, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location inland, away from coastal areas, influences its discharge and treatment requirements. As a German plant, Benndorf operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires appropriate treatment before discharge into freshwater bodies. The plant is expected to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz). The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Elbe River basin. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from regulated treatment, supporting biodiversity in Saxony's river systems. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the area.
Environmental context
Benndorf's treated effluent flows into the Wyhra River, a tributary of the Pleiße, which joins the White Elster and eventually the Saale River. The Saale drains into the Elbe, which reaches the North Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species like barbel and chub, and the plant's treatment helps maintain ecological balance in these waterways.
Frequently asked questions
Benndorf wastewater treatment plant is located in Frohburg, in the Landkreis Leipzig district of Saxony, Germany. The address is Wyhraer Weg, Frohburg, 04654.
Benndorf wastewater treatment plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 7,797 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Benndorf discharges treated wastewater into the Wyhra River, a tributary of the Pleiße. The water eventually flows through the White Elster and Saale rivers to the Elbe and into the North Sea.
Benndorf operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size. It also complies with Germany's Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz).
For plants serving approximately 7,800 people in Germany, secondary treatment is standard under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. This involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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