Overview
Eberswalde wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 53,185 people in Brandenburg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Eberswalde wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Eberswalde, in the state of Brandenburg, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 53,185 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Finow Canal, a key waterway in the region. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the Finow Canal, which flows into the Oder River and ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the local watershed and downstream environments from pollution.
Environmental context
The Eberswalde plant discharges treated wastewater into the Finow Canal, a man-made waterway that connects to the Oder River. The Oder River flows northward into the Szczecin Lagoon and then into the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, making it an ecologically sensitive area. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important regional drainage system.
Frequently asked questions
The Eberswalde wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Eberswalde, in the state of Brandenburg, Germany. Its address is Am Kanal, Macherslust, Eberswalde 2, 16225 Eberswalde.
The Eberswalde plant serves approximately 53,185 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from the Eberswalde plant is discharged into the Finow Canal, which flows into the Oder River and eventually reaches the Baltic Sea.
The Eberswalde plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size. It also complies with German national water quality standards.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment. Many German plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Baltic Sea.
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