Overview
Auerbach Opf wastewater treatment plant serves Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria, Germany, with a population of 7,415. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Auerbach Opf is a wastewater treatment plant located in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 7,415 residents in this small Bavarian town. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a German plant serving a population under 10,000, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the receiving water body sensitivity. For smaller agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the discharge is into a less sensitive area. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local stream or river within the Danube basin, as the region drains toward the Danube River. This contributes to the overall water quality management in the Bavarian watershed, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Bavarian region of Germany, within the Danube River basin. Treated wastewater likely flows into a local tributary that eventually reaches the Danube, which empties into the Black Sea. The area supports diverse aquatic life, and the plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, in the district of Amberg-Sulzbach, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,415 residents in the town of Auerbach in der Oberpfalz and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that is part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As a German plant serving a population under 10,000, it is classified as a small agglomeration under the EU UWWTD, which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required, though advanced treatment may be needed if the discharge is into a sensitive area.
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