Overview
Burglengenfeld wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 11,500 residents in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Burglengenfeld wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Burglengenfeld, Bavaria, Germany. Serving a population of around 11,500, it is classified as a medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is situated near the Naab River, a tributary of the Danube, and plays a key role in protecting local water quality. As a German plant in the Danube basin, Burglengenfeld is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality goals. The treated effluent from Burglengenfeld is discharged into the Naab River, which flows into the Danube and eventually reaches the Black Sea. The plant's operations help safeguard the ecological health of the Naab and Danube watersheds, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The Burglengenfeld plant discharges into the Naab River, a tributary of the Danube River system. The Danube flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea, making it one of Europe's most important waterways. The plant's location in the Danube basin means its effluent quality directly affects downstream ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and migratory corridors for aquatic species. The region's temperate climate and mixed urban-agricultural land use require effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication in receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Burglengenfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in Burglengenfeld, Bavaria, Germany, near the Naab River.
The plant serves approximately 11,469 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater from Burglengenfeld is discharged into the Naab River, a tributary of the Danube River system.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
In Germany, plants serving around 11,000 people typically provide secondary treatment as mandated by the EU UWWTD, with some also incorporating nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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