Overview
Wagenitz wastewater treatment plant in Friesack, Brandenburg, Germany, serves 5,060 people with advanced treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and discharges 495.62 m³/day.
The Wagenitz wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Wagenitz, part of the municipality of Mühlenberge near Friesack in the Havelland district of Brandenburg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,060 people and operates with advanced treatment technology, reflecting Germany's high standards for wastewater management. As an advanced treatment facility, the plant goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, which is typical for plants discharging into sensitive water bodies under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant's designed capacity is 5,000 m³/day, and it currently discharges an average of 495.62 m³/day, indicating ample capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Havel River, a tributary of the Elbe River, which flows into the North Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the Havel River basin from nutrient pollution and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The Wagenitz plant discharges into the Havel River basin, which flows through Brandenburg and joins the Elbe River before reaching the North Sea. The Havel is a lowland river with numerous lakes and wetlands, supporting diverse aquatic life including fish, birds, and amphibians. Advanced treatment helps prevent eutrophication in these sensitive waters, which are important for recreation and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Wagenitz plant is located in the village of Wagenitz, part of the municipality of Mühlenberge, near the town of Friesack in the Havelland district of Brandenburg, Germany.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,060 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Havel River, a tributary of the Elbe River, which ultimately reaches the North Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) beyond secondary treatment, in line with EU standards for sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving agglomerations of 5,060 people require secondary treatment as a minimum. The Wagenitz plant exceeds this with advanced treatment, likely due to discharge into a sensitive area like the Havel basin.
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