Overview
Greiz wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 23,500 people in Thüringen, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Greiz wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Greiz, Thüringen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 23,500, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the eastern part of the state, near the border with Saxony. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving water body is in a sensitive area. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the White Elster River. The White Elster flows northward through Thüringen and Saxony-Anhalt before joining the Saale River, a tributary of the Elbe. The Elbe River then flows into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream water bodies.
Environmental context
The Greiz plant discharges into the White Elster River basin, which flows into the Saale and then the Elbe River, eventually reaching the North Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in central Germany. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is used for recreation and supports downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Greiz wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Greiz, in the state of Thüringen, Germany. The address is Glohdenhammer, Kupferhammer, Greiz, Thüringen, 07973.
The Greiz wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 23,495 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The Greiz plant discharges into the White Elster River basin. The White Elster flows into the Saale River, which then joins the Elbe River, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
As a German facility serving about 23,500 people, the Greiz plant falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, and tertiary treatment if the receiving water is in a sensitive area.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving around 23,000 people typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, as required by the EU UWWTD. Many also incorporate nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to meet stringent water quality standards, especially if discharging into sensitive water bodies.
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