Overview
Nauen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 14,927 residents in Brandenburg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring appropriate treatment for its population tier.
Nauen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Nauen, in the Havelland district of Brandenburg, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 14,927, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, protecting local water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Elbe River basin and ultimately the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the region's waterways, which support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Havel River, a tributary of the Elbe. The Elbe drains into the North Sea, a ecologically sensitive marine environment. The region's waterways support diverse aquatic species and are important for migratory fish. Protecting water quality here helps maintain the ecological balance of the broader Elbe basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Eichhorstweg in Nauen, Havelland district, Brandenburg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 14,927 residents, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Havel River and then the Elbe River, which drains into the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and additional treatment if discharging to sensitive areas.
For medium agglomerations (10,000-100,000 PE), the EU directive mandates secondary treatment. In Germany, plants often include biological treatment stages to meet strict effluent standards.
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