Overview
MD Gerwisch is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 310,000 people in Alt Lostau, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
MD Gerwisch is a wastewater treatment plant located in Alt Lostau, a district of Möser in the Jerichower Land district of Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 310,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location near the Elbe River places it within a significant hydrological region. As a German plant serving over 150,000 people, MD Gerwisch is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet stringent nutrient removal standards to protect the receiving water bodies. The operational status and specific treatment technologies are consistent with modern German wastewater infrastructure. The treated effluent from MD Gerwisch ultimately discharges into the Elbe River, which flows through northern Germany into the North Sea. The Elbe basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's performance is critical for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Elbe River, which flows through Sachsen-Anhalt and into the North Sea. The Elbe basin supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. The region's water quality is influenced by agricultural runoff and industrial inputs, making the plant's nutrient removal essential for downstream ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
MD Gerwisch is located in Alt Lostau, a district of Möser in the Jerichower Land district of Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
MD Gerwisch serves approximately 310,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from MD Gerwisch is discharged into the Elbe River, which flows through northern Germany into the North Sea.
As a plant serving over 150,000 people, MD Gerwisch is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas to reduce nutrients and protect water quality.
In Germany, large wastewater treatment plants serving over 100,000 people typically employ advanced biological treatment with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to meet strict EU and national standards.
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