Overview
Burgheim wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Burgheim in Bavaria, Germany, with a population of approximately 4,200. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Burgheim wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Burgheim, in the district of Neuburg-Schrobenhausen, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of about 4,200 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with more stringent requirements if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, making the plant part of a large international river system that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from the treatment standards enforced under the EU Water Framework Directive, which aims to protect and restore water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Am Anger 15, Burgheim, in the district of Neuburg-Schrobenhausen, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 4,217 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Danube River basin and ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with additional requirements if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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