Overview
Dommitzsch wastewater treatment plant in Saxony, Germany serves about 3,000 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 450 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.
The Dommitzsch wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Dommitzsch, in the state of Saxony, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 3,000 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure for the region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU UWWTD for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and currently discharges 450 m³/day of treated wastewater, indicating significant spare capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through Germany and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in the Elbe and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local tributary of the Elbe River, which flows north through Germany and into the North Sea. The Elbe basin supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient pollution, helping to maintain water quality in the downstream river system and the North Sea coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Dommitzsch wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Dommitzsch, in the state of Saxony, Germany. Its address is 1, Auweg, Dommitzsch, 04880.
The plant serves approximately 3,000 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This helps protect the receiving water body from eutrophication.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to have secondary treatment. Dommitzsch, serving 3,000 people, meets this requirement and goes further with advanced treatment, which is often required in sensitive areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows into the North Sea, making the plant's advanced treatment important for downstream water quality.
Nearby plants