System solutions for Water treatment plants Magdeburg
Tradition and future for innovative Water treatment plants Magdeburg
The city is located in a region with extensive groundwater resources, which serve as water reserves. The extracted groundwater is treated in the waterworks to make it suitable for human consumption. The exact treatment steps may include filtration, disinfection, and the addition of chemicals for purification. Groundwaters usually still require the removal of dissolved iron and manganese to meet drinking water regulations. This is done by filtration over quartz sand in the filtration plant.
Usually, compressed air is mixed into the inflowing groundwater for this purpose. In the larger Colbitz and Lindau waterworks, this atmospheric oxygen is mixed in through an open cascade, which also allows dissolved carbon dioxide to be discharged at the same time. The treated drinking water is distributed to households, businesses and public institutions in Magdeburg via an extensive network of water pipes.
The pipeline system is continuously maintained and expanded to meet the needs of the growing city. The SEM conducts regular inspections and tests of the drinking water to ensure that it meets legal requirements and quality standards. Chemical and microbiological tests are conducted to ensure the purity and safety of the water. Water consumption data is collected and used for billing customers. The SEM issues corresponding water bills to households and businesses in Magdeburg.
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Water treatment in Magdeburg: history, modern technologies and outstanding drinking water quality
Water treatment in Magdeburg: history, modern technologies and outstanding drinking water quality
Water treatment in Magdeburg has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages. The city of Magdeburg recognized the importance of a safe water supply for the population at an early stage. In the Middle Ages, drinking water was mainly obtained from wells, but the quality of the water was often questionable, as the wells could easily become contaminated with dirt and pathogens.
In order to improve the quality of drinking water, waterworks for drinking water treatment were introduced in Magdeburg in the 19th century. The first waterworks was commissioned in 1865 and used the Elbe River as a water source. By using filters and sedimentation basins, the water could be cleaned of suspended solids and impurities. Later, disinfection processes such as chlorination of the water were also introduced to kill pathogens.
Over time, water treatment techniques in Magdeburg were continuously improved and modernized. New technologies and processes were introduced to meet the increasing demands on water quality. Today, water treatment in Magdeburg plays an important role in ensuring a safe drinking water supply for the population.
The water supply in Magdeburg is ensured by Stadtentwässerung Magdeburg GmbH (SEM). Drinking water for Magdeburg is obtained from various groundwater wells, mainly from the large and high-quality groundwater resources in the Colbitz-Letzlinger Heide and Westfläming. In addition, smaller groundwater resources are used, and about 10% of the drinking water supplied is purchased from Fernwasserversorgung Elbaue-Ostharz GmbH, which comes from the Rappbode Dam in the Harz Mountains. This region has extensive groundwater resources that serve as water reserves.
The extracted groundwater is treated in the waterworks to make it suitable for human consumption. The treatment steps usually include filtration, disinfection and the addition of chemicals for purification. An important task is the removal of dissolved iron and manganese to meet the requirements of drinking water regulations. This is done by filtration through quartz sand in the filtration plant. Closed filter vessels are used in the smaller waterworks, while open rapid filters are used in the larger waterworks.
To enable the removal of iron and manganese in the filter plant, the groundwater must be enriched with oxygen to enable the oxidation process. Usually, compressed air is mixed into the inflowing groundwater for this purpose. In the larger Colbitz and Lindau waterworks, this atmospheric oxygen is mixed in through an open cascade, which also enables a reduction in dissolved carbon dioxide at the same time.
The treated drinking water is distributed to households, businesses and public facilities in Magdeburg via a well-developed network of water pipes. This pipeline system is continuously maintained and expanded to meet the increasing demand and growing population.
The SEM conducts regular inspections and tests of the drinking water to ensure that it meets legal requirements and quality standards. Chemical and microbiological tests are conducted to ensure the purity and safety of the water. The water consumption data obtained is recorded and used for billing customers. The SEM issues corresponding water bills to households and businesses in Magdeburg.
The water supply in Magdeburg is very good. The drinking water has a low salt content and is free of additives. It is ideal for household use, including the production of baby food. Magdeburg drinking water has a delicious and refreshing taste. Thanks to advanced water treatment technologies and strict quality controls, the city of Magdeburg can offer its residents a reliable and safe supply of drinking water.