Overview
Ratzeburg wastewater treatment plant serves Einhaus, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 20,400 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Ratzeburg wastewater treatment plant is located in Einhaus, within the Lauenburgische Seen region of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It serves a population of around 20,400 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Ratzeburger See lake district, an ecologically sensitive area. 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. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating the plant's scale. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which drains into the Ratzeburger See and eventually into the Trave River, flowing to the Baltic Sea. The region is known for its lakes and wetlands, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important ecological corridor.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving waters are part of the Lauenburgische Seen lake district, a chain of lakes including Ratzeburger See. These lakes drain via the Wakenitz River into the Trave River, which flows into the Baltic Sea near Lübeck. The area supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for migratory birds and fish species. The plant's discharge must meet stringent EU standards to protect these sensitive waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Klein Disnacker Weg in Einhaus, within the Lauenburgische Seen district of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 20,400 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Ratzeburger See and eventually via the Wakenitz and Trave rivers to the Baltic 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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. German standards often include nutrient removal to protect water bodies.
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