Overview
Coswig wastewater treatment plant serves Coswig (Anhalt), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 12,825 residents, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Coswig wastewater treatment plant is located in Coswig (Anhalt), a town in the district of Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 12,825 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German plant, Coswig 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 stringent 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 plant discharges treated effluent into the Elbe River basin, which flows northward through Germany into the North Sea. The Elbe is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment at Coswig helps maintain the ecological health of this important river system.
Environmental context
The Coswig plant discharges into the Elbe River basin, which drains into the North Sea. The Elbe supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as salmon and sturgeon, and provides habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for downstream communities and the sensitive estuarine environment of the Elbe estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The Coswig wastewater treatment plant is located in Coswig (Anhalt), in the district of Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 12,825 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges into the Elbe River basin, a major waterway that flows through Germany to the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of 10,000-150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment. Coswig, serving 12,825 people, is required to meet this standard to protect the Elbe River.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive waters. Compliance with EU directives ensures consistent treatment standards across the country.
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