Overview
Hillersleben wastewater treatment plant serves Westheide, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 34,111 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Hillersleben wastewater treatment plant is located in the Westheide municipality of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It serves a population of around 34,111, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. 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. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through northern Germany into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Elbe River basin, which flows through Saxony-Anhalt and into the North Sea. The Elbe supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, making it an ecologically significant waterway. Downstream areas include the Elbe estuary, a vital habitat for aquatic life. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Hillersleben wastewater treatment plant is located in the Westheide municipality, in the Börde district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 34,111 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Elbe River basin, eventually reaching 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 potentially advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 people must have at least secondary treatment. In Germany, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet strict water quality standards.
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