Overview
Taucha wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 15,427 people in Taucha, Saxony, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Taucha wastewater treatment plant is located in Taucha, Saxony, Germany, serving a population of approximately 15,427. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the city and surrounding areas. As a medium-sized agglomeration, it falls under the regulatory framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies. The directive ensures that facilities of this scale meet appropriate standards to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Parthe River, a tributary of the White Elster. The White Elster flows through Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt before joining the Saale River, which then empties into the Elbe River and eventually the North Sea. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in central Germany. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining the health of these water bodies and the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The Taucha plant discharges into the Parthe River, a tributary of the White Elster, which flows into the Saale and then the Elbe River, ultimately reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is an important migratory route for fish. The plant's treatment standards help protect the ecological integrity of these rivers, which are used for recreation and as a water source for downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
The Taucha wastewater treatment plant is located in Taucha, Saxony, Germany, at Seegeritzer Weg 32, 04425 Taucha.
The Taucha plant serves approximately 15,427 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges into the Parthe River, which flows into the White Elster, then the Saale, and finally the Elbe River, protecting a major central European watershed.
As a medium-sized agglomeration (15,427 people), the Taucha plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving around 15,000 people typically employ secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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