Overview
Gardelegen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 34,100 people in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Gardelegen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Gardelegen, in the Altmarkkreis Salzwedel district of Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 34,100 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates within the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality objectives. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through northern Germany into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Environmental context
The Gardelegen plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through the North German Plain and into the North Sea, supporting a range of aquatic habitats. Downstream areas include the Elbe estuary, which is an ecologically sensitive zone for migratory fish and bird species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this important regional watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The Gardelegen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Gardelegen, in the Altmarkkreis Salzwedel district of Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
The Gardelegen plant serves approximately 34,100 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the Gardelegen plant is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Elbe River basin, which flows into the North Sea.
As a German facility, the Gardelegen plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
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