Overview
Osterwieck wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Osterwieck in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 10,000 residents before discharging into the local water system.
The Osterwieck wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Osterwieck, within the Harz district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It serves a population of around 10,000 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under German and EU regulations. As a German plant, Osterwieck operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed to meet national standards set by the Wasserhaushaltsgesetz (Water Resources Act) and relevant state regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse, which flows into the Ilse River, a tributary of the Oker, and ultimately into the Weser River system. This drainage basin supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger North Sea catchment area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that feeds the Ilse River, a tributary of the Oker, which flows into the Weser River and eventually reaches the North Sea. The receiving waters support a variety of fish species and aquatic habitats, and the region is characterized by agricultural and forested landscapes. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The Osterwieck wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Osterwieck, in the Harz district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 10,000 residents in the Osterwieck area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Ilse River, a tributary of the Oker, which is part of the Weser River system.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and is subject to national water laws.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are generally required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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