Overview
Burgau wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 12,986 people in Burgau, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Burgau wastewater treatment plant is located in Burgau, a town in the Bavarian district of Günzburg, Germany. Serving a population of around 12,986, the facility is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the local community. As a German plant, Burgau operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant's capacity and treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European regulations. The treated effluent from Burgau is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin via the Mindel River. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, making the plant's operations important for downstream water quality in this major European watershed.
Environmental context
Burgau lies within the Danube River basin, with treated wastewater likely entering the Mindel River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea, making nutrient and pollutant control critical for downstream ecosystems. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a major migratory corridor for fish species.
Frequently asked questions
The Burgau wastewater treatment plant is located in Burgau, in the district of Günzburg, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 12,986 people in the Burgau area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, likely the Mindel River, which flows into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and is subject to German national water laws.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment, which is standard for facilities of this scale in Germany.
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