Overview
Mockern Gefhof wastewater treatment plant serves Möckern, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 17,000 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Mockern Gefhof is a wastewater treatment plant located in Möckern, in the state of Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 17,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a German plant, Mockern Gefhof operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet the standards set by German water authorities. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through northern Germany into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads to downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Elbe River basin, which flows through Sachsen-Anhalt and eventually into the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the Elbe, which is vital for both local ecosystems and downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Mockern Gefhof is located in Möckern, in the state of Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany, near the B 246 road.
The plant serves approximately 17,038 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Elbe River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for plants serving over 10,000 people.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide at least secondary treatment, and may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas, as per the EU directive.
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