Overview
Rosswein wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Roßwein in Saxony, Germany, with a population equivalent of 9,200. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Rosswein wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Roßwein, in the Mittelsachsen district of Saxony, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 9,200 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards. The treated effluent from Rosswein is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Freiberger Mulde river, a tributary of the Mulde, and then into the Elbe River. The Elbe flows through Germany and into the North Sea, making the plant's operations important for the ecological health of this major European watershed.
Environmental context
The Rosswein plant discharges into the Freiberger Mulde river, which joins the Mulde and then the Elbe River, flowing into the North Sea. The Elbe basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. Protecting water quality in this system is crucial for downstream ecosystems and drinking water supplies.
Frequently asked questions
The Rosswein wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Roßwein, in the Mittelsachsen district of Saxony, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 9,200 people.
Treated wastewater from Rosswein is discharged into the Freiberger Mulde river, which flows into the Mulde and then the Elbe River, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
As a German facility serving about 9,200 people, Rosswein is classified as a small to medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and appropriate discharge standards to protect water quality.
In Germany, plants serving populations of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and national water quality regulations.
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