Overview
Bodenmais wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 13,688 people in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Bodenmais wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Bodenmais in the Bavarian region of Germany. Serving a population of about 13,688, it is classified as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is situated in a rural, forested area in the Bavarian Forest, a low mountain range. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 15,000. For larger agglomerations, more stringent treatment may be required if the receiving waters are sensitive. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The surrounding region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important corridor for migratory species. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Regen River, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately reaches the Black Sea. The Bavarian Forest region is characterized by forested hills and numerous small streams, providing habitat for species such as the European otter and various freshwater fish. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, preventing eutrophication and protecting downstream biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Bodenmais wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Bodenmais, in the state of Bavaria, Germany. Its address is St 2136, Riederin, Hammerbruck, Bodenmais, Landkreis Regen, Bayern, 94249.
The Bodenmais wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 13,688 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from the Bodenmais plant is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Regen River, part of the Danube River basin, which ultimately drains into the Black Sea.
The Bodenmais plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater. For a population of about 13,688, secondary treatment is required.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving populations between 10,000 and 15,000 typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as mandated by the EU UWWTD. Some plants may also include tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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