Overview
ZKA Schwepnitz is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Schwepnitz, Saxony, Germany. It serves a population of 1,823 with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.
ZKA Schwepnitz is a wastewater treatment plant located in Schwepnitz, a municipality in the district of Bautzen, Saxony, Germany. The plant serves a population of 1,823 and has a designed capacity of 3,000 cubic meters per day, indicating it is sized for a small agglomeration. 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 plant is currently listed as closed. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Elbe River basin, which flows through Saxony and eventually into the North Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in Saxony, within the Elbe River basin. The Elbe River flows through Germany and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish. Advanced treatment at the plant helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
ZKA Schwepnitz is located in Schwepnitz, a municipality in the district of Bautzen, Saxony, Germany.
The plant serves a population of 1,823, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, to protect sensitive water bodies.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size typically require secondary treatment. ZKA Schwepnitz exceeds this requirement with advanced treatment, likely due to its location in a sensitive area.
The plant has a designed capacity of 3,000 cubic meters per day, which is appropriate for the population served of 1,823.
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