Hundeluft Wastewater Treatment Plant, Coswig (Anhalt), Sachsen-Anhalt

Hundeluft wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Hundeluft, part of the town Coswig (Anhalt) in the state of Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,003 people and is designed to handle a capacity of 2,500 cubic meters per day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with EU effluent quality standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through eastern Germany and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant's operation helps protect the local watershed from nutrient pollution and maintains water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into small streams that are part of the Elbe River basin. The Elbe River flows northward through Germany and empties into the North Sea, supporting important habitats for fish and migratory birds. The region's watershed is ecologically sensitive, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and protect downstream water quality.