Overview
The Zehdenick wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Zehdenick in Brandenburg, Germany, with a population equivalent of 12,395. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Zehdenick wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Zehdenick, in the state of Brandenburg, Germany. The facility serves a population equivalent of 12,395, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under 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 directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Havel River and then into the Elbe River, contributing to the North Sea basin. The surrounding region is characterized by lakes and rivers that support diverse aquatic life.
Environmental context
The Zehdenick plant discharges into the Havel River system, which flows into the Elbe River and eventually reaches the North Sea. The Havel is a slow-flowing lowland river that supports diverse aquatic habitats, including wetlands and floodplains. The region is ecologically sensitive, with many protected areas for birds and fish species.
Frequently asked questions
The Zehdenick wastewater treatment plant is located at Kanalstraße 32 in Zehdenick, in the state of Brandenburg, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 12,395, which corresponds to a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Havel River, a tributary of the Elbe River, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 to 15,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment, with more stringent requirements if discharging into sensitive areas.
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