Overview
Berching wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Berching in Bavaria, Germany, with a population equivalent of 7,879. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Berching wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Berching, in the district of Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 7,879 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the Black Sea watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment from nutrient pollution and organic loads.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams in the Altmühl River catchment, which flows into the Danube River. The Danube then carries water to the Black Sea. The region is characterized by agricultural land use, making nutrient removal important to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters. The plant helps maintain water quality in the sensitive karst landscape of the Franconian Jura.
Frequently asked questions
The Berching wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Berching, in the district of Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,879 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Altmühl River, a tributary of the Danube River, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
As a German facility, the Berching plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires secondary treatment. Many German plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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