Overview
Oschersleben wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 33,235 people in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Oschersleben wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Oschersleben, in the Börde district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Serving a population of around 33,235, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic and industrial flows from the community. 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 between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows north through Germany to the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for downstream communities. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this important river system.
Environmental context
The Oschersleben plant discharges into the local tributaries of the Elbe River basin, which ultimately drains into the North Sea. The Elbe is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. The region's agricultural activity makes nutrient removal important to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 46 Oesenweg, Oschersleben, in the Börde district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 33,235 people in the Oschersleben area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Elbe River basin, which flows to the North Sea.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary biological treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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