Overview
Schwarzenbek wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 18,926 residents in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size
The Schwarzenbek wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Schwarzenbek, within the Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg district of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 18,926, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German wastewater treatment plant, Schwarzenbek operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality requirements. The treated effluent from the Schwarzenbek plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through northern Germany before reaching the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Environmental context
The Schwarzenbek plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows northwest through Germany and empties into the North Sea near Cuxhaven. This river system supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and the surrounding wetlands provide important habitats for birds and other wildlife. The plant's treatment processes help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The Schwarzenbek wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Schwarzenbek, in the district of Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 18,926 residents, 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 into 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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which is the standard for plants like Schwarzenbek.
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