Overview
AZV Kabisbachgruppe is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 13,250 people in Sand, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
AZV Kabisbachgruppe is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sand, a municipality in the Bavarian district of Aichach-Friedberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 13,250, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater infrastructure for the Lech River basin. As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, AZV Kabisbachgruppe is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum standard. For agglomerations of this size, the directive also requires appropriate treatment to meet quality standards before discharge into freshwater bodies. It is expected to comply with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from AZV Kabisbachgruppe is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Lech River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube then flows into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Lech and Danube basins, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lech River basin, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as Danube salmon and various migratory birds. The region is ecologically sensitive due to its role in maintaining water quality for downstream habitats and human use.
Frequently asked questions
AZV Kabisbachgruppe is located in Sand, a municipality in the Bavarian district of Aichach-Friedberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 13,250 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Lech River, a tributary of the Danube, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and appropriate standards for discharge into freshwater.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet EU and national water quality standards.
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