Overview
AZV Pirk Schirmitz is a wastewater treatment plant in Pirkmühle, Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 2,555 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
AZV Pirk Schirmitz is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pirkmühle, a locality in the municipality of Pirk, within the district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab in Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,555 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, AZV Pirk Schirmitz is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz). The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Waldnaab River, a tributary of the Naab, then the Danube, and finally the Black Sea. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Danube basin, one of Europe's most important ecological corridors.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from AZV Pirk Schirmitz enters the local watershed, flowing into the Waldnaab River. The Waldnaab joins the Naab, which flows into the Danube River near Regensburg. The Danube then travels through several countries before reaching the Black Sea. This basin supports a wide range of aquatic species and is a critical migratory route for fish. The plant's location inland, away from coastal areas, reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the Danube ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
AZV Pirk Schirmitz is located in Pirkmühle, a locality in the municipality of Pirk, in the district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 2,555 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which flows into the Waldnaab River, a tributary of the Naab, then the Danube, and ultimately the Black Sea.
As a German wastewater treatment plant, AZV Pirk Schirmitz operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and the German Water Resources Act, which mandate secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet water quality standards for sensitive areas.
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