Overview
Unterkaka wastewater treatment plant in Osterfeld, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany, serves 1,733 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 438.58 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.
Unterkaka is a wastewater treatment plant located in Osterfeld, within the Burgenlandkreis district of Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. The plant serves a population of 1,733 and operates under secondary treatment, meeting the standard requirements for small agglomerations in Germany. As a secondary treatment facility, Unterkaka provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and currently discharges 438.58 m³/day of treated effluent. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving fewer than 10,000 people are generally required to achieve secondary treatment, which this facility fulfills. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, contributing to the protection of the Saale River basin and ultimately the Elbe River. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saale River basin, which flows northward through Saxony-Anhalt and joins the Elbe River near Barby. The Elbe then continues to the North Sea. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as pike and perch. Effective treatment at Unterkaka helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Unterkaka WWTP is located in Osterfeld, in the Burgenlandkreis district of Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
The plant serves a population of 1,733 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system within the Saale River basin, which eventually flows into the Elbe River and the North Sea.
Unterkaka provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving fewer than 10,000 people are required to achieve secondary treatment. Unterkaka meets this requirement, ensuring compliance with European standards for small agglomerations.
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