Stadtentwässerung Dresden GmbH

The Stadtentwässerung Dresden GmbH (SEDD) is a central player in wastewater disposal and treatment in the state capital Dresden and the surrounding region. As a joint venture of the state capital Dresden (51%) and GELSENWASSER AG (49%), the SEDD combines public responsibility with private efficiency.

The SEDD provides a wide range of services that cover the entire value chain of wastewater disposal:

• Collection and Disposal of Wastewater: Through an extensive sewer network of about 1,850 km in length, wastewater and rainwater from households, businesses, and industry are collected and directed to the treatment plant[3][4][5].
• Wastewater Treatment: At the central treatment plant Dresden-Kaditz, one of the largest East German treatment plants outside Berlin, wastewater is cleaned through mechanical, biological, and chemical processes to be discharged into the Elbe in an environmentally friendly manner[3][4][5].
• Fecal Waste Disposal: The SEDD ensures the disposal of residues from non-drainable pits and small treatment plants[3][4][5].
• Maintenance and Rehabilitation: The expansion, maintenance, and rehabilitation of the sewer network and treatment plants are further central tasks[3][4][5].
• Energy Generation and Environmental Protection: The SEDD focuses on renewable energies and energy efficiency by generating energy from sewage sludge, ground and wastewater heat, hydropower, and solar energy[3].

The SEDD is committed to fulfilling its tasks reliably and within the framework of legal requirements. Expertise, efficient handling of financial resources and technical facilities, as well as a customer-oriented service readiness form the basis of its success. The company acts sustainably and responsibly, often beyond its immediate interests, and is deeply rooted in the region of Dresden and East Saxony[3][4].

The SEDD is strongly committed to environmental protection and resource conservation:

• Environmentally Friendly Wastewater Disposal: The treatment of wastewater and the environmentally friendly disposal of residues are central goals[3][4][5].
• Energy Efficiency: By utilizing renewable energies, the SEDD contributes to reducing the CO2 footprint[3].
• Water Body Care: The care of smaller water bodies in the urban area and the monitoring of treatment plants and industrial wastewater dischargers ensure environmental quality[3][4][5].
• Initiatives: The SEDD supports local initiatives, such as the initiative "Dresden waters" and the Environmental Center Dresden, to save trees in the city and protect the environment[1].

The company employs around 400 staff, including 20 trainees, making it an important employer in the region. The close connection to the city of Dresden and the region of East Saxony is reflected in the annual investments of about 25 million euros in wastewater facilities and the awarding of contracts to regional companies[3][4].

The Stadtentwässerung Dresden GmbH is a powerful and responsible company that makes a significant contribution to environmental protection and the infrastructure of the region through its expertise, efficiency, and sustainability.

• 1 - https://www.stadtentwaesserung-dresden.de
• 2 - https://www.dresden.de/de/rathaus/aemter-und-einrichtungen/oe/dborg/stadt_dresden_7233.php
• 3 - https://www.stadtentwaesserung-dresden.de/ueber-uns/unternehmensportrait/
• 4 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadtentw%C3%A4sserung_Dresden
• 5 - https://www.dresden.de/de/rathaus/aemter-und-einrichtungen/unternehmen/stadtentwaesserung.php