Overview
KA Lengenfeld is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 5,000 people in Lengenfeld, Saxony, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Lengenfeld is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Lengenfeld, Saxony, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 5,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, KA Lengenfeld operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving water is in a sensitive area. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Göltzsch River, a tributary of the Weiße Elster. This river flows into the Saale and then the Elbe, which reaches the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Göltzsch River and downstream aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Göltzsch River, which flows into the Weiße Elster, then the Saale, and finally the Elbe River before reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The region is characterized by moderate rainfall and agricultural land use, making nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
KA Lengenfeld is located in Lengenfeld, Saxony, Germany, near the Göltzsch River.
The plant serves approximately 5,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Göltzsch River, which flows into the Weiße Elster and eventually the North Sea.
As a German plant, KA Lengenfeld operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving water is in a sensitive area.
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