Overview
ReFood ARA Genthin is a wastewater treatment plant in Genthin, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, serving approximately 46,790 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ReFood ARA Genthin is a wastewater treatment facility located in Genthin, within the Jerichower Land district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 46,790, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German facility, ReFood ARA Genthin is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (WHG). The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows northward through Germany to the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Elbe River basin, which flows through Saxony-Anhalt and into the North Sea. The Elbe supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. Downstream areas include the Elbe estuary, a sensitive environment for migratory fish and bird species.
Frequently asked questions
ReFood ARA Genthin is located in Genthin, in the Jerichower Land district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 46,790 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Elbe River basin, which flows to the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and the German Water Resources Act (WHG), which mandate secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people are typically required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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