Overview
AZV Weiherhammer u Mantel is a wastewater treatment plant in Weiherhammer, Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 6,291 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
AZV Weiherhammer u Mantel is a wastewater treatment plant located in Weiherhammer, in the Bavarian district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,291 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Danube basin, ultimately flowing into the Black Sea. The surrounding region is characterized by mixed agricultural and forested landscapes, with the Waldnaab River nearby, supporting local aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local watershed within the Danube River basin, which flows southeast through several countries before reaching the Black Sea. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species typical of Central European streams. The region's moderate climate and rural surroundings influence the ecological sensitivity of the watercourse.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Weiherhammer, in the district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 6,291 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse within the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea.
As a German plant serving over 2,000 people, it is subject to the EU UWWTD 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people in freshwater areas typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter.
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