Overview
Bad Wörishofen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 39,500 people in Bavaria, Germany. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Bad Wörishofen wastewater treatment plant is located in the Bavarian town of Bad Wörishofen, within the Unterallgäu district of Germany. The facility serves a population of around 39,500 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory requirements, ensuring that effluent quality complies with national and EU standards before discharge. The treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube is one of Europe's most significant rivers, flowing through multiple countries and supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Danube River basin, which eventually reaches the Black Sea. The Danube supports a wide range of aquatic life, including several fish species and migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological health of this internationally important waterway.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bad Wörishofen, a town in the Bavarian district of Unterallgäu, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 39,500 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas.
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