Overview
AZV Erdinger Moos is a wastewater treatment plant in Eitting, Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 167,600 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
AZV Erdinger Moos is a wastewater treatment plant located in Eitting, in the district of Erding, Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 167,600, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated near the Isarkanal canal, a branch of the Isar River. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment for the population served. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Isarkanal, which flows into the Isar River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube ultimately drains into the Black Sea. The Isar River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Bavaria.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Isarkanal, a canalized section of the Isar River, which flows into the Danube River and eventually reaches the Black Sea. The Isar River is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish populations and serving as a migratory corridor. The surrounding region includes agricultural areas and the Erdinger Moos, a former wetland that has been largely drained for farming, making water quality management important for downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
AZV Erdinger Moos is located in Eitting, in the district of Erding, Bavaria, Germany. The plant is situated near the Isarkanal canal.
The plant serves approximately 167,600 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Isarkanal, which flows into the Isar River, a tributary of the Danube River, ultimately reaching the Black Sea.
As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, AZV Erdinger Moos is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
In Germany, plants serving large agglomerations typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal (tertiary treatment) to meet strict effluent standards, especially when discharging into sensitive water bodies like the Isar River.
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