Overview
Raguhn wastewater treatment plant serves Priorau, Raguhn-Jeßnitz, in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 12,033 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Raguhn wastewater treatment plant is located in Priorau, a district of Raguhn-Jeßnitz in the Anhalt-Bitterfeld district of Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 12,033, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German plant, Raguhn operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. It is expected to meet the national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (WHG). The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through northern Germany into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from nutrient pollution and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mulde River, a tributary of the Elbe, which flows into the North Sea. The Mulde-Elbe system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The region's water quality is influenced by agricultural runoff and historical industrial activity, making effective wastewater treatment critical for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The Raguhn wastewater treatment plant is located in Priorau, a district of Raguhn-Jeßnitz in the Anhalt-Bitterfeld district of Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 12,033 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Mulde River, which flows into the Elbe River and eventually reaches the North Sea.
As a German facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and the German Water Resources Act (WHG).
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas, in compliance with EU UWWTD standards.
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