Overview
Beratzhausen wastewater treatment plant in Bavaria, Germany serves approximately 4,000 people with secondary treatment. The facility discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, supporting downstream water quality in the Danube basin.
The Beratzhausen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Beratzhausen in the Bavarian district of Regensburg, Germany. It serves a population of about 4,000 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Laaber River, a tributary of the Danube. As a secondary treatment facility, Beratzhausen meets the minimum requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,990 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily flow of approximately 990 cubic meters, indicating ample reserve capacity. The treatment process likely involves biological treatment followed by sedimentation. The treated effluent is discharged into the local receiving water body, which ultimately drains into the Danube River via the Laaber and Schwarze Laaber. The Danube is a major European waterway that flows into the Black Sea, making the plant's performance important for downstream ecosystems. The facility helps protect the sensitive aquatic habitats in the Danube basin from nutrient pollution and organic loads.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Laaber River, a tributary of the Schwarze Laaber, which flows into the Danube River near Regensburg. The Danube then travels through several countries before reaching the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as Danube salmon and various migratory birds along the river corridor. The region is part of the larger Danube basin, an ecologically significant area that requires careful nutrient management to prevent eutrophication in downstream lakes and coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
The Beratzhausen wastewater treatment plant is located at Volksfestplatz, Laaberer Straße, in Beratzhausen, Landkreis Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,992 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to break down organic matter followed by sedimentation. This level of treatment meets EU standards for small communities.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Laaber River, which flows into the Schwarze Laaber and eventually the Danube River, a major European waterway that empties into the Black Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance is enforced by Bavarian environmental authorities.
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