Overview
Preetz wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Preetz in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 19,000 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Preetz wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Preetz, in the district of Plön, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 19,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized 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 of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 unit (likely million cubic meters per year or similar), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, particularly given the proximity to the Baltic Sea, a sensitive marine environment that requires careful nutrient management to prevent eutrophication.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Baltic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The surrounding region includes agricultural areas and small lakes, contributing to potential nutrient runoff. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to protect the Baltic Sea's ecological health and support biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Preetz wastewater treatment plant is located at 2 Backwiese, Preetz, in the district of Plön, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 18,954 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Baltic Sea, a sensitive marine environment.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment, and may require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas like the Baltic Sea.
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