Overview
Neustadt Glewe wastewater treatment plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves about 5,400 people with advanced treatment. It has a designed capacity of 10,000 m³/day and discharges 957 m³/day.
The Neustadt Glewe wastewater treatment plant is located in Neustadt-Glewe, a town in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,428 and operates with advanced treatment technology, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As a German wastewater facility, the plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The advanced treatment level indicates that the plant likely employs nutrient removal or other tertiary processes to meet stringent German water quality standards. The plant's designed capacity of 10,000 m³/day provides headroom for future growth, while current discharge volumes average 957 m³/day. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Baltic Sea via the Elbe River basin. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from the plant's advanced treatment, which reduces nutrient loads and protects downstream habitats. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the Elbe River system. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed brackish sea sensitive to nutrient pollution, making advanced treatment crucial for preventing eutrophication. The surrounding region includes agricultural and natural areas that depend on clean water for biodiversity and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Neustadt-Glewe, a town in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 5,428 people, making it a small to medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Elbe River basin and eventually reach the Baltic Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which typically includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, meeting strict German and EU standards.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000 require secondary treatment. Neustadt Glewe, serving over 5,000 people, meets and exceeds this requirement with advanced treatment.
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