Overview
Gnoien neu is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving the town of Gnoien in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It treats wastewater for a population of 2,335 and discharges treated effluent into local waterways.
Gnoien neu is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Gnoien, a town in the Rostock district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,335 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. It operates under Germany's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for wastewater collection and treatment. The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent. It has a designed capacity of 4,900 cubic meters per day and currently discharges an average volume of 308.72 cubic meters per day. This treatment level is appropriate for protecting sensitive water bodies in the region. The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that eventually drain into the Warnow River or the Baltic Sea via the coastal region. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the ecological health of the surrounding watershed, supporting aquatic life and recreational water quality in the Baltic Sea basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small watercourses that flow toward the Warnow River and ultimately the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed brackish sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. Advanced treatment at Gnoien neu helps reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in coastal and marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Gnoien neu is located in Gnoien, a town in the Rostock district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,335 residents.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow toward the Warnow River and eventually into the Baltic Sea.
Gnoien neu provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
As a German plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires appropriate treatment to prevent environmental harm. Advanced treatment is typical for plants discharging into sensitive areas like the Baltic Sea catchment.
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