Overview
St Peter Ording wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 10,900 residents in Sankt Peter-Dorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The facility is located within 50 km of the North Sea coast.
The St Peter Ording wastewater treatment plant is located in Sankt Peter-Dorf, part of the Sankt Peter-Ording municipality in the district of Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The plant serves a population of about 10,900 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating the plant is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the North Sea via the Eiderstedt peninsula. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for migratory birds. The plant's proximity to the coast underscores the need for effective treatment to protect marine water quality.
Environmental context
The St Peter Ording plant is situated on the Eiderstedt peninsula in Schleswig-Holstein, with its treated effluent ultimately reaching the North Sea. The North Sea is a highly productive marine ecosystem supporting fisheries, seabird colonies, and marine mammals. The Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site, lies nearby and is ecologically sensitive, though not explicitly named in the data. The plant's discharge must meet stringent standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sankt Peter-Dorf, part of the Sankt Peter-Ording municipality, in the district of Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 10,900 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed on the Eiderstedt peninsula, which drains into the North Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging to sensitive areas.
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