Kneese_Schulenberg Wastewater Treatment Plant, Marlow, Germany

Kneese_Schulenberg is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the Kneese district of Marlow, in the Vorpommern-Rügen region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,576, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 29,300 cubic meters per day, it operates well below its maximum, indicating spare capacity for future growth. As a German facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas and larger agglomerations. The treated effluent is discharged into local inland waters, ultimately draining into the Baltic Sea via the Warnow or Recknitz river systems. This discharge supports the ecological health of the region's rivers and the coastal environment, helping to reduce nutrient loads and protect aquatic habitats.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Warnow or Recknitz rivers, which empty into the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed, brackish sea sensitive to nutrient pollution, making advanced treatment crucial for preventing eutrophication. The surrounding region includes agricultural areas and small towns, so the plant helps maintain water quality for downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.