Overview
Woldegk wastewater treatment plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves about 2,800 people with advanced treatment. It has a designed capacity of 15,000 m³/day and discharges 712.66 m³/day of treated effluent.
The Woldegk wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Woldegk, in the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 2,800 residents and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 15,000 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 712.66 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Baltic Sea via the region's river systems. The plant plays a key role in protecting the sensitive aquatic ecosystems of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, a state known for its numerous lakes and coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local watershed, which is part of the Baltic Sea basin. The region features many lakes and rivers that support diverse aquatic life and are important for migratory birds. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream waters from eutrophication and maintaining ecological balance in this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Woldegk wastewater treatment plant is located in Woldegk, in the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 2,800 residents in the town of Woldegk and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Baltic Sea via the region's river systems.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent of less than 10,000 are generally required to provide secondary treatment. The Woldegk plant's advanced treatment goes beyond this standard, offering enhanced nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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