Overview
Boizenburg/Elbe wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 22,424 people in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this siz
The Boizenburg/Elbe wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Boizenburg/Elbe, in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It serves a population of around 22,424, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies from agglomerations of this scale. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into the Elbe River, which flows through northern Germany and into the North Sea. The Elbe is a major European waterway, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the river's water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Elbe River, which flows through Germany and empties into the North Sea near Cuxhaven. The Elbe basin supports a variety of fish species, including salmon and eel, and is an important migratory route. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is subject to EU Water Framework Directive requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Am Gammgraben 5 in Boizenburg/Elbe, in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 22,424 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Elbe River, which flows through Germany and into the North Sea.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent above 10,000 require secondary treatment. For plants serving around 22,000 people, secondary treatment is mandatory to protect the receiving water body.
German wastewater treatment plants operate under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and national legislation, including the Water Resources Act (WHG). Plants must meet effluent standards set by the federal states, with permits issued by local authorities.
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