Overview
Nossen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Nossen in Saxony, Germany, with a population equivalent of 6,856. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with European standards.
The Nossen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Nossen, in the state of Saxony, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 6,856 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is situated at Döbelner Straße 23, within the district of Meißen. As a German wastewater facility, Nossen is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring effective removal of pollutants. The treated effluent from the Nossen plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through Saxony and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Elbe catchment area, which is an important ecological corridor in Central Europe.
Environmental context
The Nossen plant discharges into the local tributaries of the Elbe River, which flows through Saxony and into the North Sea. The Elbe basin supports a variety of aquatic life, including fish species such as salmon and eel, and is an important migratory route. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, reducing nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Nossen wastewater treatment plant is located at Döbelner Straße 23, Nossen, in the district of Meißen, Saxony, Germany.
The Nossen plant serves a population equivalent of 6,856 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the Nossen plant is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Elbe River basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea.
The Nossen plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and sets standards for discharge quality.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving populations around 7,000 typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU and national standards for organic matter and nutrient removal.
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