Overview
Schafflund wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves about 4,400 people with advanced treatment. It discharges treated effluent into local watercourses, supporting the region's water quality.
The Schafflund wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Schafflund, in the Schleswig-Flensburg district of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 4,400, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, about 10 to 50 kilometers from the North Sea coast. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 7,000 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of about 853 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the North Sea via the Treene River and the Eider River system. This contributes to the protection of the Wadden Sea ecosystem, a critical habitat for migratory birds and marine life. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, supporting the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small watercourses that flow into the Treene River, a tributary of the Eider River, which empties into the North Sea near Tönning. The downstream area includes the Wadden Sea, a shallow tidal zone that supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a vital stopover for migratory birds. Advanced treatment at the plant helps minimize nutrient pollution, protecting this sensitive coastal ecosystem from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Buchauweg in Schafflund, in the Schleswig-Flensburg district of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 4,427 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Treene River, part of the Eider River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the EU requirement of secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, ensuring high-quality effluent.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) above 2,000 require secondary treatment. Schafflund, serving about 4,400 PE, meets and exceeds this with advanced treatment, contributing to the protection of sensitive coastal waters.
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