Overview
Gera wastewater treatment plant serves Dürrenberg, Thüringen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 151,897. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Gera wastewater treatment plant is located in Dürrenberg, within the state of Thüringen, Germany. It serves a population equivalent of 151,897, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to the region's water management infrastructure. As a large agglomeration in Germany, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these stringent standards, ensuring effective removal of pollutants before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe River flows through Germany and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and maintaining the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Elbe River basin, which flows through central Europe and empties into the North Sea. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support diverse aquatic life, including fish species and migratory birds. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Gera wastewater treatment plant is located in Dürrenberg, within the state of Thüringen, Germany. Its address is Elsterradweg, Heinrichshall, Dürrenberg, Bad Köstritz, Greiz, Thüringen, 07586.
The Gera wastewater treatment plant serves a population equivalent of 151,897, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater from the Gera plant is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe River ultimately drains into the North Sea.
As a German wastewater treatment plant serving over 150,000 people, the Gera plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in Germany, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, such as those draining into the North Sea, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal is typically required to protect water quality.
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