Overview
The Geraberg wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 2,226 residents in Thüringen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Geraberg wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Geraberg, within the Ilm-Kreis district of Thüringen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,226 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies from agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality objectives. The treated effluent is discharged into the Zahme Gera river, a tributary of the Gera, which flows into the Unstrut and eventually the Saale and Elbe rivers, draining into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Zahme Gera river, which joins the Gera and then the Unstrut, a major tributary of the Saale. The Saale flows into the Elbe, which empties into the North Sea. This river system supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as trout and grayling, and provides important habitat in the Thuringian Forest region. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The Geraberg wastewater treatment plant is located in Geraberg, a town in the Ilm-Kreis district of Thüringen, Germany. Its address is Talbrücke Zahme Gera, near the Thüringer-Wald-Autobahn.
The plant serves approximately 2,226 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Zahme Gera river, a tributary of the Gera, which flows into the Unstrut and eventually the Elbe river system.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater from agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, in line with EU standards. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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