Overview
Hartha wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 8,500 people in Hartha, Saxony, Germany. The facility discharges into the local watershed within the Elbe river basin.
The Hartha wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Hartha in Saxony, Germany, serving a population of around 8,500 residents. As a municipal facility in a small agglomeration, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater for the community. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment. This regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets appropriate standards for effluent quality before discharge. The treated effluent from the plant is released into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows northward through Germany to the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as an important water resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a small tributary within the Elbe River basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea. The Elbe watershed supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, and the river's estuary is ecologically sensitive. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Hartha wastewater treatment plant is located in Hartha, Saxony, Germany, at 1, Dorfstraße, Diedenhain.
The plant serves approximately 8,500 people in the Hartha area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Elbe River basin, eventually reaching the North 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.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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