Overview
Templin wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 15,700 residents in Brandenburg, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Templin wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Templin, in the Uckermark district of Brandenburg, Germany. Serving a population of around 15,724, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for this historic town situated in a region of lakes and forests. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to have secondary treatment, with more stringent requirements if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with German water quality regulations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Baltic Sea via the Havel and Elbe river systems. The surrounding region includes the Uckermark Lakes Nature Park, an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory bird populations.
Environmental context
The Templin plant discharges into the local watershed, which feeds into the Havel River system and eventually the Elbe River, flowing into the North Sea. The region is characterized by numerous lakes and wetlands, including the Uckermark Lakes, which are ecologically sensitive and support diverse aquatic flora and fauna. Proper treatment is essential to protect these water bodies from nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The Templin wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Templin, in the Uckermark district of Brandenburg, Germany, near the K 7348 road in the Storkow area.
The Templin plant serves approximately 15,724 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Havel River basin, which ultimately flows into the Elbe River and then the North Sea.
The Templin plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
In Germany, plants serving around 15,000 people typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet strict German water quality standards, especially in ecologically sensitive regions like Brandenburg.
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