AUERBACH OT MICHELFELD Wastewater Treatment Plant, Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria

AUERBACH OT MICHELFELD is a former wastewater treatment plant located in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria, Germany. The plant served a population of approximately 1,623 people and had a designed capacity of 2,400 cubic meters per day. It is now closed, reflecting changes in local infrastructure or consolidation of treatment services. The plant provided advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive water bodies. Although the plant is closed, its historical operation contributed to meeting EU standards for wastewater treatment in the region. The plant's discharge likely entered local watercourses within the Danube River basin, as Auerbach in der Oberpfalz lies in the catchment of the Danube. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are part of a larger ecological network. The plant's advanced treatment helped minimize nutrient loading and protect downstream ecosystems.

The plant is located in the Danube River basin, with treated effluent likely discharging into small tributaries that flow into the Danube. The Danube is a major European river supporting diverse aquatic species and providing critical habitat. The advanced treatment level helped reduce nutrient pollution, protecting downstream water quality in the Danube and its delta, which is an ecologically sensitive area.