Overview
Eutin wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 21,700 residents in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The facility discharges into the local watershed, contributing to the Baltic Sea basin.
The Eutin wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Eutin, in the Ostholstein district of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It serves a population of around 21,700 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 1.00 million cubic meters per year, indicating the plant's scale. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the Schwentine River or nearby coastal waters. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a habitat for migratory fish species. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and the downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
The Eutin plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows through the Schwentine River system and into the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a brackish inland sea with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient pollution. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting the sea's ecological balance and supporting habitats for fish and bird species.
Frequently asked questions
The Eutin wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Eutin, in the Ostholstein district of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The address is Diekstauen, Hochkamp, Fissau, Eutin.
The plant serves approximately 21,698 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Schwentine River system and ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea.
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 size to protect water quality.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment. Many also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Baltic Sea.
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