Overview
Altenmunster wastewater treatment plant serves Hegnenbach, Bavaria, Germany, treating wastewater from approximately 4,800 residents. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
Altenmunster wastewater treatment plant is located in Hegnenbach, a district of Altenmünster in the Bavarian region of Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,800 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, Altenmunster operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into inland waters. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate standards are met. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the Black Sea watershed. The plant plays a role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems and groundwater resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Danube River system, eventually reaching the Black Sea. The region's waterways support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hegnenbach, a district of Altenmünster in the Bavarian region of Germany.
The plant serves approximately 4,800 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing into the Black Sea.
As a German plant serving a small agglomeration, it must comply with EU Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for inland discharges.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, often with additional nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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