Overview
Witzhave wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany serves 2,200 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 196.76 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.
The Witzhave wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Witzhave, within the Stormarn district of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 2,200 residents, making it a small-scale facility in a rural setting. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under German and EU regulations. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive water bodies. The designed capacity is 2,500 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 196.76 m³/day, indicating ample reserve capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Elbe River basin and ultimately the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams within the Elbe River basin, which flows into the North Sea. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for migratory fish species. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, preventing eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Witzhave, a municipality in the Stormarn district of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Its address is Am Roggenhof, Witzhave, 22969.
The plant serves approximately 2,200 residents in the Witzhave area.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This is typical for plants in sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is classified as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The directive requires appropriate treatment, and advanced treatment is often implemented in sensitive catchments.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day, with an actual discharge of about 197 m³/day, indicating it operates well below capacity.
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