Overview
Treuenbrietzen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Treuenbrietzen in Brandenburg, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 8,938 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Treuenbrietzen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Treuenbrietzen, in the state of Brandenburg, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 8,938 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for 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 requirements. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Elbe River basin. The surrounding region includes agricultural and natural areas, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water system within the Elbe River basin, which flows into the North Sea. The surrounding area includes sensitive aquatic habitats that support diverse species. Effective treatment helps maintain water quality in the region's streams and rivers, which are important for both ecology and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The Treuenbrietzen wastewater treatment plant is located at 27c Schlalacher Straße in Treuenbrietzen, Brandenburg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 8,938 residents in the town of Treuenbrietzen and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Elbe River basin and eventually reaches the North Sea.
As a German plant serving about 8,938 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet EU and national standards for discharge into sensitive water bodies.
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