Overview
Langenreichenbach wastewater treatment plant serves about 13,100 people in Saxony, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Langenreichenbach wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Mockrehna, in the district of Nordsachsen, Saxony, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,100 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving water body is in a sensitive area. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through Germany and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important ecological corridor in central Europe.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Heidelbach stream, a tributary of the Mulde River, which flows into the Elbe River. The Elbe basin is a major European watershed, supporting diverse fish populations and migratory bird species. The region's water quality is managed under the EU Water Framework Directive, aiming for good ecological status.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Langenreichenbach, a locality in the municipality of Mockrehna, in the district of Nordsachsen, Saxony, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 13,100 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Heidelbach stream, which flows into the Mulde River and eventually the Elbe River, draining into 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 tertiary treatment if the receiving water is sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. Many German plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet water quality standards.
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