Overview
Wolmirstedt wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Wolmirstedt in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 16,648 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Wolmirstedt wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Wolmirstedt, in the Börde district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It serves a population of around 16,648 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union 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 directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through northern Germany into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish species.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local water system, which is part of the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows northward through Germany and discharges into the North Sea near Cuxhaven. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. Downstream areas include sensitive estuarine habitats that benefit from nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wolmirstedt, in the Börde district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, at Angerstraße.
The plant serves approximately 16,648 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows into the North Sea.
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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment. If the receiving water is sensitive, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be mandated.
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