Overview
Breitenbrunn wastewater treatment plant in Breitenegg, Bavaria, Germany serves 2,400 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 450 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.
The Breitenbrunn wastewater treatment plant is located in the hamlet of Breitenegg, part of the municipality of Breitenbrunn in the Landkreis Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,400 people and is classified as a small agglomeration under German and EU regulations. As an advanced treatment facility, Breitenbrunn goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and currently discharges an average of 450 m³/day of treated wastewater, indicating significant spare capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Danube River basin, contributing to the Black Sea watershed. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the sensitive aquatic ecosystems of the region, including the Altmühl and Danube rivers, which support diverse fish populations and migratory bird species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a small tributary of the Altmühl River, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately reaches the Black Sea. The Altmühl valley is an ecologically sensitive area known for its diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as grayling and barbel, and serves as an important habitat for water birds. Advanced treatment at Breitenbrunn helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this karst-influenced landscape.
Frequently asked questions
The Breitenbrunn wastewater treatment plant is located in the hamlet of Breitenegg, part of the municipality of Breitenbrunn in the Landkreis Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,400 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local tributary of the Altmühl River, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to have secondary treatment. Breitenbrunn, serving 2,400 people, meets and exceeds this requirement with its advanced treatment process.
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