Tellingstedt Wastewater Treatment Plant | Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

The Tellingstedt wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Tellingstedt in the district of Dithmarschen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 2,500, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated inland, about 10-50 km from the North Sea coast. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU UWWTD for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 4,000 m³/day, and the current discharge volume is about 329 m³/day, indicating ample reserve capacity. The plant's operation is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Eider river, the longest river in Schleswig-Holstein. The Eider flows westward and eventually empties into the North Sea via the Eider estuary, which is an ecologically important area for migratory birds and aquatic life. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Eider catchment and the downstream coastal environment.

The plant discharges into the Eider river, which flows through the Schleswig-Holstein region and into the North Sea. The Eider estuary supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important corridor for migratory fish and birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, contributing to the ecological health of the river and the downstream coastal waters.