Overview
Eppendorf wastewater treatment plant in Saxony, Germany serves about 3,000 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 448 m³/day and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Eppendorf wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Eppendorf, in the Mittelsachsen district of Saxony, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 2,988 and has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 448.20 m³/day. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. Advanced treatment goes beyond secondary, typically including nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant's capacity utilization is low, indicating ample reserve for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Freiberger Mulde river, a tributary of the Mulde, which flows into the Elbe River and eventually reaches the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic ecosystem and downstream water quality in the Elbe basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that feed the Freiberger Mulde river, part of the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through Germany and the Czech Republic before reaching the North Sea. The region supports diverse aquatic life, and advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, reducing the risk of eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Eppendorf, in the Mittelsachsen district of Saxony, Germany, at Talstraße 5a.
The plant serves approximately 2,988 people.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes biological treatment and nutrient removal to meet stringent German and EU standards.
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Freiberger Mulde river, part of the Elbe River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
As a German plant serving about 3,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds these requirements.
Nearby plants