Werder OT Kemnitz, Werder (Havel)

Overview

Werder OT Kemnitz wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 25,908 people in Werder (Havel), Brandenburg, Germany. The plant discharges into the Havel River, part of the Elbe basin.

Werder OT Kemnitz is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Werder (Havel) district of Brandenburg, Germany. It serves a population of about 25,908, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated near the Havel River, which flows through the region. Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to have secondary treatment as a minimum. For sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be mandated. It operates within Germany's strict national water quality standards, which implement the EU directive. The treated effluent is discharged into the Havel River, a tributary of the Elbe River, which ultimately flows into the North Sea. The Havel River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Brandenburg. The plant plays a key role in protecting the river's water quality and the downstream environment.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Havel River, which flows through Brandenburg and joins the Elbe River near Havelberg. The Elbe then drains into the North Sea. The Havel River is part of a network of waterways that support diverse aquatic habitats, including fish species such as pike and perch. The region's wetlands and floodplains provide important ecosystem services, and maintaining water quality is critical for both ecological health and recreational use.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Werder (Havel), in the state of Brandenburg, Germany. Its address is near the Havel River in the Töplitz area.

The plant serves approximately 25,908 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into the Havel River, which flows into the Elbe River and eventually reaches the North Sea.

The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Germany implements this directive through national water laws.

For medium-sized agglomerations (10,000-150,000 PE) in Germany, secondary treatment is standard. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect water bodies like the Havel River.