Overview
Deutzen wastewater treatment plant in Neukieritzsch, Saxony, Germany, served 2,000 people with advanced treatment before closure. The facility discharged 506.15 m³/day and had a designed capacity of 3,050 m³/day.
The Deutzen wastewater treatment plant is located in Neukieritzsch, within the Landkreis Leipzig district of Saxony, Germany. It served a population of approximately 2,000 people before its operational status changed to closed. The plant was designed with a capacity of 3,050 m³/day and treated an average discharge volume of 506.15 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, Deutzen likely employed tertiary processes such as nutrient removal or disinfection, meeting the high standards required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, the directive mandates appropriate treatment, and advanced treatment goes beyond the minimum secondary requirement. The plant's treated effluent was discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through Saxony and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The region's water bodies are important for biodiversity and recreational use, making advanced treatment crucial for protecting water quality.
Environmental context
The Deutzen plant discharged into the Elbe River basin, which flows north through Germany to the North Sea. The Elbe and its tributaries support diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as salmon and eel. The region's water bodies are ecologically sensitive, requiring advanced treatment to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Deutzen wastewater treatment plant is located in Neukieritzsch, in the Landkreis Leipzig district of Saxony, Germany.
The plant served approximately 2,000 people before its closure.
The plant provided advanced treatment, which typically includes tertiary processes such as nutrient removal or disinfection, exceeding the minimum secondary treatment requirements.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent must have appropriate treatment. The Deutzen plant's advanced treatment goes beyond the directive's minimum requirements for its size.
The plant's treated effluent discharged into the Elbe River basin, which flows to the North Sea. Advanced treatment helps protect the ecological health of the Elbe and its downstream habitats.
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