Overview
Gohren wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Göhren in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It is located near the Baltic Sea coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Gohren wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Göhren, within the district of Vorpommern-Rügen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 11,698 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Baltic Sea coast, which influences its environmental management requirements. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For coastal areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect sensitive marine environments. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a brackish inland sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's operation contributes to protecting the coastal ecosystem and supporting the region's tourism and fishing industries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage system that flows into the Baltic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with high ecological sensitivity due to its brackish water and limited circulation. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, affecting marine life and coastal habitats. The region supports diverse aquatic species and is an important area for migratory birds and fish.
Frequently asked questions
The Gohren wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Göhren, in the district of Vorpommern-Rügen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 11,698 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may mandate additional nutrient removal for coastal discharges.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard. In coastal areas like Göhren, advanced treatment with nutrient removal is often required to protect the Baltic Sea from eutrophication.
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