Overview
Hecklingen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 25,800 people in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Hecklingen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Hecklingen, in the Salzlandkreis district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 25,800, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving water body is in a sensitive area. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through Germany and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows northward through Germany and empties into the North Sea near Cuxhaven. This river system supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The region's agricultural and industrial activities necessitate effective wastewater treatment to protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Hecklingen wastewater treatment plant is located in Hecklingen, in the Salzlandkreis district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 25,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which is part of the Elbe River basin. The Elbe River ultimately flows into the North Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. Many German plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet stringent water quality standards.
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