Overview
Lauenburg wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 20,295 people in Lauenburg/Elbe, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size
The Lauenburg wastewater treatment plant is located in the industrial area of Lauenburg/Elbe, in the district of Herzogtum Lauenburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Serving a population of approximately 20,295, the plant is classified as a medium-sized agglomeration under European 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 plant's discharge is regulated by German water laws, which implement the directive's standards for effluent quality and monitoring. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Elbe River, a major waterway that flows through northern Germany into the North Sea. The Elbe supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help protect the river's water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Lauenburg plant discharges into the Elbe River, which flows northwest through Germany and empties into the North Sea near Cuxhaven. The Elbe basin supports a variety of aquatic habitats and is home to species such as Atlantic salmon and sea trout. The plant's treatment processes help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system, which also serves as a drinking water source for downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
The Lauenburg wastewater treatment plant is located in the industrial area of Lauenburg/Elbe, in the district of Herzogtum Lauenburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 20,295 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Elbe River, which flows through northern Germany and eventually reaches the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German water laws implement these standards.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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