Overview
Demmin wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 15,740 people in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Demmin wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Demmin, in the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 15,740, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to provide secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas which may require tertiary treatment. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in million cubic meters per year or similar unit), indicating a scale consistent with its served population. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Baltic Sea via the Peene River or nearby tributaries. The region is characterized by numerous lakes and wetlands, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The Demmin plant is situated in the Peene River basin, which flows into the Szczecin Lagoon and then the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The region's many lakes and wetlands are ecologically sensitive, requiring effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication in downstream coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Demmin wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Demmin, in the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 15,740 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that are part of the Peene River basin, which flows into the Szczecin Lagoon and ultimately the Baltic Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
In Germany, plants serving approximately 15,000 people typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for protecting sensitive water bodies.
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