Overview
Breesen wastewater treatment plant in Rambin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves 1,213 people with advanced treatment. The plant is now closed.
Breesen wastewater treatment plant is located in Rambin, on the island of Rügen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It served a population of 1,213 people with a designed capacity of 3,000 cubic meters per day. The plant is now closed. The plant provided advanced treatment, which is typical for sensitive areas in Germany under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard, but advanced treatment is required in sensitive areas to reduce nutrient loads. The plant's discharge likely affected the Baltic Sea coastal environment, as it is within 10 km of the coast. The island of Rügen is a popular tourist destination, and proper wastewater treatment is crucial for protecting marine ecosystems and bathing water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is located on the island of Rügen, within 10 km of the Baltic Sea coast. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed brackish sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. Treated wastewater from the plant would have discharged into local streams or directly into coastal waters, affecting the marine environment. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for tourism and fishing.
Frequently asked questions
Breesen wastewater treatment plant is located in Rambin, on the island of Rügen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
The plant served a population of 1,213 people.
The plant discharged treated wastewater into the Baltic Sea coastal environment, as it is located within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provided advanced treatment, which is required in sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive to reduce nutrient pollution.
Wastewater treatment plants in Germany operate under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and national water laws. The directive sets minimum treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
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