Overview
Herzberg wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Herzberg (Elster) in Brandenburg, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,565 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Herzberg wastewater treatment plant is located in Herzberg (Elster), a town in the Elbe-Elster district of Brandenburg, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,565 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's specific treatment processes and capacity are part of the local water management infrastructure. The treated effluent is discharged into the Schwarze Elster river, a tributary of the Elbe River, which flows into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Schwarze Elster and the downstream Elbe ecosystem, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Schwarze Elster river, which flows into the Elbe River and ultimately reaches the North Sea. The Elbe basin is an ecologically important region, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality standards in this transboundary river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Herzberg (Elster), a town in the Elbe-Elster district of Brandenburg, Germany, near the Schwarze Elster river.
The plant serves approximately 9,565 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Schwarze Elster river, a tributary of the Elbe River, which flows into the North Sea.
As a German facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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