ZKA Thalheim 3 AS, Burkhardtsdorf

Overview

ZKA Thalheim 3 AS is a wastewater treatment plant serving Burkhardtsdorf, Saxony, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,000 people, operating under EU regulations.

ZKA Thalheim 3 AS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Burkhardtsdorf, in the Erzgebirgskreis district of Saxony, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 8,000 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. As a German plant, ZKA Thalheim 3 AS operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is also subject to Germany's national water management regulations, which enforce strict effluent standards to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that are part of the Elbe river basin. The Elbe flows through Saxony and eventually into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant's operation helps maintain the ecological health of these waters.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network within the Elbe river basin. The Elbe River flows northward through Germany, eventually reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the basin, requiring effective treatment to minimize nutrient and pollutant loads.

Frequently asked questions

ZKA Thalheim 3 AS is located in Burkhardtsdorf, in the Erzgebirgskreis district of Saxony, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 8,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Elbe river basin, which flows into the North Sea.

As a German plant serving over 2,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.

For agglomerations of this size, German plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet strict effluent standards under the EU directive.