Overview
Grevesmuhlen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 40,000 people in Grevesmühlen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Grevesmuhlen wastewater treatment plant is located in Grevesmühlen, a town in the Nordwestmecklenburg district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 40,118, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Germany implements this directive through national legislation, and plants typically employ biological treatment processes to meet effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the Wismar Bay and the Trave River system. The region is characterized by a temperate climate and proximity to the Baltic coast, making the receiving waters ecologically sensitive. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic habitats and supporting water quality in the broader Baltic Sea catchment.
Environmental context
The Grevesmuhlen plant discharges into the local water system that flows through the Wismar Bay and into the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed brackish sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's operations help protect the downstream environment, including coastal lagoons and marine habitats, from excessive nutrient loads and contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
The Grevesmuhlen wastewater treatment plant is located in Grevesmühlen, a town in the Nordwestmecklenburg district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 40,118 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Wismar Bay and ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea.
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. Germany enforces this through national water laws.
For medium agglomerations in Germany, typical treatment includes mechanical and biological processes, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas like the Baltic Sea catchment.
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