Overview
Stassfurt wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Staßfurt in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 32,283 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Stassfurt wastewater treatment plant is located in Staßfurt, a town in the Salzlandkreis district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 32,283, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German plant, Stassfurt operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent from Stassfurt is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through Germany and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, particularly in the context of the Elbe's ecological significance.
Environmental context
The Stassfurt plant discharges into the Bode river, a tributary of the Saale, which flows into the Elbe River. The Elbe basin supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The region's agricultural and industrial activities make effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The Stassfurt wastewater treatment plant is located at Calbescher Weg in Staßfurt, Salzlandkreis, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 32,283 people, 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, eventually reaching 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 directive, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, and tertiary treatment may be needed if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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