Overview
Stadtroda wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 5,810 people in Thüringen, Germany. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Stadtroda wastewater treatment plant is located in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis district of Thüringen, Germany, serving the town of Stadtroda and surrounding areas. With a population equivalent of approximately 5,810, it is classified as a small 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 discharges into freshwater bodies from agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality objectives. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Saale River basin, a major tributary of the Elbe River. The Elbe flows into the North Sea, making the plant's operations relevant to downstream aquatic ecosystems and the broader Elbe catchment area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a watercourse within the Saale River basin, which flows northward to join the Elbe River. The Elbe then empties into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish species. The local watershed in Thüringen is characterized by mixed agricultural and forested landscapes, with the plant's effluent contributing to the overall water quality of the Saale system.
Frequently asked questions
The Stadtroda wastewater treatment plant is located in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis district of Thüringen, Germany, near the town of Stadtroda.
The plant serves approximately 5,810 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Saale River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea via the Elbe River.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater from agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required to meet EU standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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