Overview
Sebnitz wastewater treatment plant serves Hohnstein, Saxony, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 12,373 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Sebnitz wastewater treatment plant is located in Hohnstein, Saxony, Germany, serving a population of approximately 12,373. It operates within the regulatory framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its discharge contributes to the local water cycle. Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 require appropriate treatment, while those above 10,000 PE generally require secondary treatment. With a population served of 12,373, the Sebnitz plant falls into the category where secondary treatment is expected. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Elbe River system. The Elbe basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Central Europe. Proper treatment at plants like Sebnitz helps protect water quality in the Elbe and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The Sebnitz plant discharges into the local water system, which flows into the Elbe River and eventually the North Sea. The Elbe basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish populations and migratory bird species. Maintaining high treatment standards helps preserve water quality in this important European watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The Sebnitz wastewater treatment plant is located in Hohnstein, Saxony, Germany, near the Hohnsteiner Straße in the Hainersdorf district.
The plant serves approximately 12,373 people in the Hohnstein area and surrounding communities.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Elbe River and eventually reaches the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations above 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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