Overview
Bayer Eisenstein wastewater treatment plant in Seebachschleife, Bavaria, Germany, serves a population of 903 with secondary treatment. The plant is closed.
The Bayer Eisenstein wastewater treatment plant is located in Seebachschleife, a locality within Bayerisch Eisenstein in the Bavarian district of Regen, Germany. It serves a small population of 903 people, reflecting its role in a rural, forested region near the Czech border. The plant is currently closed. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant would have provided biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is typically sufficient under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries from populations over 2,000. However, this plant's small size (under 2,000 PE) means it may have been subject to less stringent requirements or individual permits. The plant's discharge volume of 228.53 cubic meters per day and designed capacity of 3,900 cubic meters per day indicate it was sized for potential growth. The area drains via the Regen River to the Danube and ultimately the Black Sea. The plant's closure may reflect consolidation of wastewater services in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Bavarian Forest, a low mountain range with numerous streams feeding the Regen River. The Regen flows into the Danube, which drains into the Black Sea. The region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a corridor for migratory fish. The plant's closure reduces local discharge, potentially improving water quality in the small streams of the area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Seebachschleife, a locality within Bayerisch Eisenstein, in the Bavarian district of Regen, Germany, near the border with the Czech Republic.
The plant served a population of 903 people, typical for a small rural community in the Bavarian Forest region.
The plant provided secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) under 2,000 are not required to have collecting systems or treatment unless necessary for the environment. However, Germany often applies stricter national standards, requiring appropriate treatment for all discharges.
The plant is in the Bavarian Forest, an ecologically sensitive area with streams feeding the Regen River, which flows to the Danube and Black Sea. The plant's closure reduces local nutrient and pollutant loads, benefiting the aquatic ecosystem.
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