Overview
Braunsbedra wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 19,232 people in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Braunsbedra wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Braunsbedra, within the Saalekreis district of Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. Serving a population of approximately 19,232, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the local community. 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 (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000. This regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets European standards for wastewater treatment, protecting both human health and the environment. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Saale River, a major tributary of the Elbe River. The Elbe flows into the North Sea, making the plant's operations important for the ecological health of the Saale and Elbe basins, which support diverse aquatic life and are vital for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local watershed, which feeds into the Saale River, a key tributary of the Elbe River. The Elbe basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The plant's treatment performance directly affects water quality in the Saale and downstream in the Elbe, ultimately reaching the North Sea. Proper nutrient removal helps prevent eutrophication in these sensitive water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The Braunsbedra wastewater treatment plant is located in Braunsbedra, in the Saalekreis district of Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. The address is 9e, Müchelner Straße, Frankleben, Reipisch, Braunsbedra.
The Braunsbedra wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 19,232 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent from the Braunsbedra plant is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Saale River, a major tributary of the Elbe River, and ultimately reaches the North Sea.
As a German facility, the Braunsbedra plant 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. Compliance is enforced by German state authorities.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving agglomerations of 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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