Overview
Barnau wastewater treatment plant in Bärnau, Bavaria, Germany, serves approximately 1,926 people with advanced treatment. The facility is currently closed.
Barnau wastewater treatment plant is located in Bärnau, a town in the Tirschenreuth district of Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of about 1,926 people and was designed with a capacity of 4,100 cubic meters per day. It is currently closed. The plant provided advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. The treated effluent from the plant would have discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the Black Sea watershed. The plant's operation helped maintain water quality in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Upper Palatinate region of Bavaria, within the Danube River basin. Local streams feed into the Naab River, a tributary of the Danube, which flows into the Black Sea. The area supports diverse aquatic life and the plant's advanced treatment helped protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The Barnau wastewater treatment plant is located in Bärnau, a town in the Tirschenreuth district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 1,926 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant provided advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, to protect sensitive water bodies.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations of this size require at least secondary treatment. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds this requirement, indicating a higher level of environmental protection.
The Barnau wastewater treatment plant is currently closed.
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