Overview
Eging am See wastewater treatment plant serves the Bavarian town of Eging a.See, Germany. The facility treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,984 under EU regulatory standards.
The Eging am See wastewater treatment plant is located in the Bavarian town of Eging a.See, in the Landkreis Passau district of Germany. Serving a population of around 2,984, this facility is part of the municipal infrastructure that manages wastewater for this small agglomeration in southeastern Germany. As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations. The directive mandates secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations of this scale, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems, including streams and rivers that support diverse freshwater life and contribute to the ecological health of the Danube watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's treated wastewater enters local streams within the Danube River basin, which flows eastward through several countries before reaching the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The region's water bodies are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Eging a.See, a town in the Landkreis Passau district of Bavaria, Germany. Its address is near Grafenauer Straße in the Rohrbach area.
The plant serves approximately 2,984 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually flowing into the Black Sea.
As a German facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For agglomerations under 10,000 people, the EU directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment (biological) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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