Overview
Vatterode wastewater treatment plant serves Mansfeld, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany, with advanced treatment for 4,215 people and a designed capacity of 4,500 m³/day.
The Vatterode wastewater treatment plant is located in the Mansfeld district of Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany, serving a population of approximately 4,215. It operates with advanced treatment technology, reflecting Germany's commitment to high water quality standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. With a designed capacity of 4,500 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 368.99 m³/day, the plant has ample reserve capacity. Advanced treatment ensures removal of nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent German and EU requirements for sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Saale River basin, a tributary of the Elbe River. This contributes to the protection of the Elbe's downstream ecosystems, including the Elbe estuary and North Sea coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local watershed, part of the Saale River basin, which joins the Elbe River before reaching the North Sea. The Elbe estuary supports diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species, making advanced treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecological balance in this important European river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Vatterode wastewater treatment plant is located in the Mansfeld district of Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany, at K 2336, Vatterode, Mansfeld.
The plant serves approximately 4,215 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The Vatterode plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, meeting stringent German water quality standards.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of this size typically require secondary treatment. However, Germany often mandates advanced treatment in sensitive areas to protect water bodies like the Elbe basin.
The plant has a designed capacity of 4,500 m³ per day, with current discharge around 369 m³/day, indicating significant reserve capacity for future growth.
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