Overview
Meuselwitz wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 13,567 people in Thüringen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Meuselwitz wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Meuselwitz, in the Altenburger Land district of Thüringen, Germany. Serving a population of around 13,567, the facility is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the local community. As a German plant serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through Germany and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The Meuselwitz plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows northward through Germany, eventually reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The region's water bodies are subject to EU regulations aimed at reducing nutrient pollution and maintaining good ecological status.
Frequently asked questions
The Meuselwitz wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Meuselwitz, in the Altenburger Land district of Thüringen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 13,567 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Elbe River basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect water quality.
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