Overview
Altmannstein wastewater treatment plant serves Berghausen in Bavaria, Germany, with a population equivalent of 5,042. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Altmannstein wastewater treatment plant is located in Berghausen, a district of Altmannstein in the Bavarian district of Eichstätt, Germany. Serving a population equivalent of 5,042, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for this small agglomeration in the Altmühl Valley. The plant's location in a rural area of Bavaria places it within the regulatory framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents. As a German facility, it also complies with national water management laws under the Wasserhaushaltsgesetz (WHG), ensuring that treated effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated wastewater likely discharges into a local watercourse that feeds into the Altmühl River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube ultimately flows into the Black Sea, making the plant part of a transboundary river basin. The surrounding region is characterized by the Altmühl Valley Nature Park, an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory bird species. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect the local watershed and downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into a small stream or ditch that flows into the Altmühl River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube then carries water through several countries before reaching the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including fish spawning grounds and riparian zones that are important for biodiversity. The Altmühl Valley is known for its karst landscape and sensitive groundwater resources, making effective wastewater treatment critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Altmannstein wastewater treatment plant is located in Berghausen, a district of Altmannstein in the Bavarian district of Eichstätt, Germany. The address is Riedenburger Straße, Berghausen, Altmannstein, Bayern.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 5,042 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Altmühl River, a tributary of the Danube, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
As a German plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment. It also complies with Germany's Wasserhaushaltsgesetz (WHG) for water protection.
For agglomerations of 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalents, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment (biological treatment). German plants often include nutrient removal to meet strict effluent standards, especially in sensitive areas like the Danube basin.
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