Overview
Ferdinandshof wastewater treatment plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves 2,167 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 291.60 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.
The Ferdinandshof wastewater treatment plant is located in Ferdinandshof, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It serves a population of 2,167 and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and currently discharges 291.60 m³/day of treated wastewater. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas. For small agglomerations like Ferdinandshof, secondary treatment is typically required, but the plant's advanced level exceeds standards, indicating a commitment to environmental protection. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Baltic Sea. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Baltic Sea catchment, which is ecologically sensitive to nutrient pollution. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Peene River and eventually the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a brackish inland sea with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to eutrophication from nutrient inputs. Advanced treatment at Ferdinandshof helps minimize nitrogen and phosphorus loads, supporting the ecological health of the downstream watershed and marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Gießereistraße 33, Ferdinandshof, in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 2,167 people in the Ferdinandshof area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that flow into the Peene River and eventually the Baltic Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and German national regulations, which require appropriate treatment based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
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