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Clean in Saxony: wastewater disposal reaches a new record!
Find out how Saxony has improved its wastewater disposal since 1990, with a 92% connection rate and significant investments.
Clean in Saxony: wastewater disposal reaches a new record!
What is the status of wastewater disposal in Saxony? A current report from the Saxon State Environment Agency is causing a stir and shows an encouraging trend: the level of connection of the Saxon population to public wastewater treatment plants is impressive at the end of 202392%increased. For comparison: In 1990 this value was still modest56%. This progress is not only a reason to celebrate, but also the result of intensive efforts and large financial investments.
In total, since 1991 to 2023, around4.4 billion eurosinvested in the construction and expansion of wastewater treatment plants and sewerage systems. This sum contributes to the fact that 99.8% of Saxony's residents are now cleaned according to the most modern standards. The data is collected by via680 municipal sewage treatment plants, which are monitored by the water authorities and municipal authorities. The evaluation of this data is carried out by the Saxon State Office for the Environment, Agriculture and Geology (LfULG), which also prepared the most recent management report to document the implementation status of the EU directive.
Funding and need for action
In addition, in 2022 and 2023 approximately320 public wastewater measureswith a total53.4 million eurossupported in funding. The aim of these measures is to improve the chemical and ecological status of water bodies in accordance with the Water Framework Directive, especially in rural areas. However, there is still a need for action: it is important to further reduce nutrient inputs, modernize rainwater discharges and develop innovative technologies.
The Saxon authorities have also drawn up clear action plans to address future challenges in wastewater disposal. These solutions are intended to promote not only technical improvements, but also creative approaches to reducing environmental impact. Particularly in sensitive areas, additional measures to eliminate nitrogen or phosphorus are required to ensure sustainable water quality.
The future of wastewater disposal
The importance of wastewater disposal is undisputed when one considers the function of small sewage treatment plants, which work similarly to conventional septic tanks. These systems improve the breakdown of organic substances by adding air and oxygen and can sometimes be retrofitted with biological purification stages. However, to ensure the quality of the treated wastewater, continuous monitoring is essential.
The status report on municipal wastewater disposal and sewage sludge disposal is available free of charge in the publication database of the Free State of Saxony and offers interested citizens a comprehensive insight into the developments in wastewater disposal since 1990. l-iz.de and medienservice.sachsen.de provide further exciting information on this important topic.
The commitment of the Saxon authorities shows that they are ready to meet the demands of the future. The investments and measures are a strong sign that the ecological challenges are being met with a good hand.