Overview
AZV Lechfeld is a wastewater treatment plant in Prittriching, Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 29,182 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
AZV Lechfeld is a wastewater treatment plant located in Prittriching, Bavaria, Germany, serving a population of around 29,182. The plant is situated in the Lech River valley, part of the Danube basin, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the region. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving water is a sensitive area. It is expected to meet these EU standards. The treated effluent from AZV Lechfeld is discharged into the Lech River, a tributary of the Danube. The Lech River flows through the Bavarian Alps and eventually into the Danube, which drains into the Black Sea. The plant's operations help protect the aquatic ecosystem of the Lech River and downstream environments, supporting biodiversity and water quality.
Environmental context
AZV Lechfeld discharges into the Lech River, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately reaches the Black Sea. The Lech River is an ecologically sensitive watercourse in Bavaria, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a migratory corridor for fish. The plant's treatment standards are critical for maintaining water quality in this river system, which is part of the larger Danube basin.
Frequently asked questions
AZV Lechfeld is located in Prittriching, in the district of Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria, Germany.
AZV Lechfeld serves approximately 29,182 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from AZV Lechfeld is discharged into the Lech River, a tributary of the Danube, which flows into the Black Sea.
AZV Lechfeld operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size.
In Germany, plants serving around 30,000 people typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas, in line with the EU UWWTD.
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