Overview
Donauworth wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Donauwörth in Bavaria, Germany, with a population equivalent of 41,400. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Donauworth wastewater treatment plant is located in Donauwörth, Bavaria, Germany, serving a population of approximately 41,400. Situated in the Danube River basin, the plant plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the region. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For sensitive areas, more stringent tertiary treatment may be mandated. The plant's treatment processes align with these regulatory standards to ensure compliance. The treated effluent is discharged into the Danube River system, which flows through several countries before reaching the Black Sea. This makes the plant's performance critical for downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Danube basin, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River, which flows through Central and Eastern Europe to the Black Sea. The Danube basin supports a rich diversity of fish and bird species, including sturgeon and migratory waterfowl. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the river's ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Donauwörth, Bavaria, Germany, near the Danube River.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 41,400 people.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Danube River, which flows to the Black Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent require at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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