Overview
Markkleeberg wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 33,000 people in Saxony, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Markkleeberg wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Markkleeberg, in the state of Saxony, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 33,264 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 plant's treatment processes are designed to meet the stringent effluent standards set by German water law, which implements the directive's requirements for nutrient removal in sensitive areas. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the White Elster River, a tributary of the Saale River, and then into the Elbe River before reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of these rivers and the downstream ecosystem, including the Elbe's diverse aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The Markkleeberg plant discharges into the local water network that flows into the White Elster River, a tributary of the Saale River, which joins the Elbe River before reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in central Europe. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is subject to EU water framework directives aimed at reducing nutrient pollution and protecting biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Markkleeberg wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Markkleeberg, in the state of Saxony, Germany. Its address is Kläranlage Markkleeberg, 2, Am Wolfswinkel, Raschwitz, Markkleeberg, Landkreis Leipzig, Sachsen, 04416.
The plant serves approximately 33,264 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the White Elster River, a tributary of the Saale River, and eventually into the Elbe River and the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), implemented through German water law. This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
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. In sensitive areas, such as those draining into the Baltic Sea or North Sea, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal is also mandated.
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