Overview
Gelenau Verbandsklaranlage serves Venusberg, Saxony, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 16,200 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Gelenau Verbandsklaranlage is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Venusberg, Saxony, Germany. It serves a population of around 16,200 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive ensures that effluent meets required quality standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses within the Elbe river basin, ultimately draining into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Zschopau River, a tributary of the Freiberger Mulde, which flows into the Mulde and then the Elbe River. The Elbe drains into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish. The region's water quality is managed under the EU Water Framework Directive.
Frequently asked questions
Gelenau Verbandsklaranlage is located in Venusberg, Saxony, Germany, near the Zschopau River.
The plant serves approximately 16,200 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses within the Elbe river basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
In Germany, plants serving this population typically provide secondary treatment with nutrient removal, as required by the EU UWWTD for sensitive areas.
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