Overview
Creuzburg wastewater treatment plant in Thüringen, Germany, serves 1,904 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 484.18 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.
The Creuzburg wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Creuzburg in Thüringen, Germany. It serves a population of 1,904 and operates with advanced treatment technology, ensuring high-quality effluent. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and currently discharges 484.18 m³/day of treated wastewater. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas. For a small agglomeration like Creuzburg, secondary treatment is typically required, but the plant exceeds this with advanced treatment, reflecting Germany's stringent environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Werra River, a tributary of the Weser. The Werra flows through central Germany, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the Weser basin's ecological health. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The Creuzburg plant discharges into the Werra River, which flows northward to join the Fulda River, forming the Weser River. The Weser empties into the North Sea. The Werra basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species like salmon and trout. Advanced treatment at Creuzburg reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Creuzburg, Thüringen, Germany, on Klosterstraße.
The plant serves approximately 1,904 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Werra River.
The plant provides advanced treatment, exceeding the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive's secondary treatment requirement for small agglomerations.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, implemented in Germany through the Abwasserverordnung (Wastewater Ordinance). For small towns like Creuzburg, advanced treatment is often required in sensitive catchments.
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