Overview
Friedrichstadt wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Friedrichstadt in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Friedrichstadt wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Friedrichstadt, in the district of Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 5,456 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the North Sea. As a German wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating it is sized appropriately for the population served. The plant is expected to meet national standards under the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz). The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the North Sea via the Eider River system, which flows through the Schleswig-Holstein region. The Eider River and its tributaries support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. The treatment plant plays a key role in protecting these water bodies from nutrient and pollutant loads, helping to maintain water quality in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The Friedrichstadt plant discharges into the local drainage network that feeds into the Eider River, which flows westward into the North Sea. The Eider River estuary and adjacent tidal flats are ecologically sensitive areas that support migratory birds and marine species. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain the health of these downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Friedrichstadt wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Friedrichstadt, in the district of Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 5,456 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Eider River drainage basin, which flows into the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. It also complies with the German Water Resources Act.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is the minimum standard under the EU UWWTD. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the North Sea.
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