Overview
Lindena wastewater treatment plant serves Schönborn, Brandenburg, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 12,529 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Lindena wastewater treatment plant is located in the Gruhno district of Schönborn, in the Elbe-Elster region of Brandenburg, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 12,529, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German plant, Lindena is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater from Lindena is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through Germany and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as an important waterway for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Elbe River basin, which flows through eastern Germany and into the North Sea. The Elbe supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The surrounding region of Brandenburg is characterized by agricultural land and forests, with the plant's effluent contributing to the overall water quality of the basin.
Frequently asked questions
The Lindena wastewater treatment plant is located in the Gruhno district of Schönborn, in the Elbe-Elster region of Brandenburg, Germany.
The Lindena WWTP serves approximately 12,529 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from Lindena is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Elbe River basin and eventually reaches the North Sea.
As a German plant, Lindena operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 to 15,000 people typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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