Overview
Grimmen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 16,087 people in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with European standards.
The Grimmen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Grimmen, in the Vorpommern-Rügen district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It serves a population of around 16,087, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated at 54.117000° N, 13.026000° E, in a region characterized by its proximity to the Baltic Sea coast. 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. The designed capacity is 1.00, indicating the plant's scale. The regulatory framework ensures that treated wastewater meets stringent quality standards before discharge, protecting both local water bodies and the broader environment. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Baltic Sea, a sensitive marine ecosystem. The region's coastal and inland waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for recreation and tourism. By adhering to EU directives, the plant helps maintain water quality in the Baltic Sea catchment area.
Environmental context
The Grimmen plant discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Baltic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The surrounding watershed includes rivers and streams that support diverse aquatic habitats and migratory fish species. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect the Baltic Sea's ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The Grimmen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Grimmen, in the Vorpommern-Rügen district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, at coordinates 54.117000° N, 13.026000° E.
The Grimmen plant serves approximately 16,087 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from the Grimmen plant is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Baltic Sea, following treatment standards set by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a German facility, the Grimmen plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and sets strict effluent quality standards.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this scale typically provide at least secondary treatment, including biological processes, to meet EU directive requirements. Many also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Baltic Sea.
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