Overview
Bad Reichenhall wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 21,569 people in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for inland discharge.
The Bad Reichenhall wastewater treatment plant is located in the Bavarian town of Bad Reichenhall, near the Austrian border in the Berchtesgadener Land district. The facility serves a population of approximately 21,569 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet the stringent requirements of the directive, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Saalach River, a tributary of the Salzach, and ultimately into the Inn River and the Danube. This river network supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Danube basin, which drains into the Black Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of these downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saalach River, which flows into the Salzach, then the Inn, and finally the Danube River before reaching the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important ecological corridor in the Alpine region. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is subject to EU water framework directives.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bad Reichenhall, in the state of Bavaria, Germany, near the Austrian border in the Berchtesgadener Land district.
The plant serves approximately 21,569 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Saalach River, a tributary of the Salzach, and eventually into the Danube River basin.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological treatment and nutrient removal to meet EU directive standards.
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