Overview
Aicha vorm Wald wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Niederham in Bavaria, Germany, with advanced treatment for a population equivalent of 5,955. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, contributing to the protecti
The Aicha vorm Wald wastewater treatment plant is located in Niederham, a district of Aicha vorm Wald in the Landkreis Passau, Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of 5,955, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this small community in southeastern Germany. Equipped with advanced treatment technology, the plant ensures a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 689.25 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity, indicating efficient management. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas and secondary treatment for all agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the ecological health of these water bodies, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality in the Danube watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin, which drains into the Black Sea. The region is characterized by a mix of agricultural and forested landscapes, and the receiving waters support diverse aquatic ecosystems. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, reducing the risk of eutrophication in downstream lakes and the Black Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Niederham, a district of Aicha vorm Wald, in the Landkreis Passau, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 5,955, making it a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, as required for sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
German wastewater treatment plants operate under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and national water laws. For a plant serving around 6,000 people, secondary treatment is mandatory, and advanced treatment may be required if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication.
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