Overview
Bismark wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Bismark (Altmark) in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It handles wastewater for approximately 21,219 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Bismark wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Bismark (Altmark) in the Stendal district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It serves a population of around 21,219 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards to protect local water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through northern Germany into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in maintaining the ecological health of the region's waterways by reducing pollutant loads before discharge.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Elbe River basin. The Elbe River flows through Saxony-Anhalt and into the North Sea, supporting a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The region's waterways are ecologically sensitive, and the plant's treatment helps protect downstream habitats from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bismark (Altmark), a town in the Stendal district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Its address is K 1069, Bismark, 39629.
The plant serves approximately 21,219 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Elbe River basin, eventually flowing into the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Germany, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment (biological treatment). If the receiving water body is in a sensitive area, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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