Overview
Neubrandenburg wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 64,000 people in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Neubrandenburg wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Neubrandenburg, in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 64,049, classifying it as a medium-to-large 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 with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000. For larger agglomerations or discharges to sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the Tollense River and the Peene River system. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional ecology. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the sensitive coastal environment of the Baltic Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tollense River, which flows into the Peene River and eventually reaches the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is part of a region known for its lakes and wetlands. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's treatment helps reduce the load of organic matter and nutrients entering this ecologically important water body.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Neubrandenburg, in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, near the Tollense River.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Tollense River, which flows into the Peene River and eventually reaches the Baltic Sea.
The plant serves approximately 64,049 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent over 10,000 require secondary treatment. For discharges to sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be needed. The plant's regulatory compliance ensures protection of the Baltic Sea.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically provide at least secondary biological treatment. Many also include nutrient removal to meet strict limits for nitrogen and phosphorus, especially when discharging to sensitive waters like the Baltic Sea.
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