Atting Wastewater Treatment Plant: Serving Atting, Bavaria, Germany

Atting wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Atting, in the district of Straubing-Bogen, Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,556 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant's discharge is regulated by German water law, which implements the directive and sets standards for effluent quality to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European river that flows into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this important international watershed.

The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that are part of the Danube River basin. The Danube flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea, supporting a wide range of aquatic life and providing water for human use. The region's watershed is ecologically sensitive, with habitats that support fish, amphibians, and invertebrates. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.