Overview
Calbe_Saale wastewater treatment plant serves Calbe (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. It handles a population equivalent of 151,064, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Calbe_Saale wastewater treatment plant is located in Calbe (Saale), a town in the Salzlandkreis district of Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. Serving a population equivalent of 151,064, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving waters are in sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these stringent standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality goals. The treated effluent is discharged into the Saale River, a major tributary of the Elbe River, which flows into the North Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Saale and downstream ecosystems, including the Elbe estuary and the North Sea marine environment.
Environmental context
The Calbe_Saale plant discharges into the Saale River, which flows northward to join the Elbe River near Barby. The Elbe then continues to the North Sea, forming an ecologically important estuary. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a key migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Calbe (Saale), in the Salzlandkreis district of Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany, near the Saale River.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 151,064, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Saale River, a tributary of the Elbe River, which flows into the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for large agglomerations and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with many also incorporating tertiary treatment to meet stringent nutrient removal standards, especially when discharging into sensitive water bodies like the Saale River.
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