Overview
Wittstock/Dosse wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 15,500 people in Brandenburg, Germany. The facility discharges treated effluent into the local watershed within the Elbe river basin.
The Wittstock/Dosse wastewater treatment plant is located in Wittstock/Dosse, a town in the Ostprignitz-Ruppin district of Brandenburg, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 15,500, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under German and 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 processes are designed to meet national standards for effluent quality, ensuring compliance with the Water Resources Act (WHG) and state-level regulations. The treated wastewater is discharged into the Dosse river, a tributary of the Havel, which flows into the Elbe and ultimately reaches the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic ecosystem and downstream water quality in the Elbe basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Dosse river, which flows into the Havel and then the Elbe, eventually reaching the North Sea. The Elbe basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wittstock/Dosse, in the Ostprignitz-Ruppin district of Brandenburg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 15,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The plant discharges into the Dosse river, a tributary of the Havel, which flows into the Elbe and ultimately the North Sea.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and compliance with effluent standards.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet national and EU standards for water quality.
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