Overview
Elsterwerda wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Elsterwerda in Brandenburg, Germany, with a population equivalent of approximately 20,568. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Elsterwerda wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Elsterwerda, in the state of Brandenburg, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 20,568 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Elsterdamm area, close to the Schwarze Elster river. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards for effluent quality. German wastewater treatment plants typically employ biological treatment stages to meet these requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the Schwarze Elster river, a tributary of the Elbe river. The Elbe basin is a major hydrological system in Central Europe, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local water quality and the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The Elsterwerda plant discharges into the Schwarze Elster river, which flows into the Elbe river and eventually reaches the North Sea. The Elbe basin is ecologically significant, supporting migratory fish species and providing habitat for diverse aquatic organisms. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this important river system, which is subject to EU Water Framework Directive goals for good ecological status.
Frequently asked questions
The Elsterwerda wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Elsterwerda, in the state of Brandenburg, Germany, near the Schwarze Elster river.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 20,568 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Schwarze Elster river, a tributary of the Elbe river, which flows into the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and is subject to German national water quality standards.
In Germany, plants serving this population typically employ biological secondary treatment, often including activated sludge processes, to meet EU and national effluent standards.
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