Overview
Eichstatt wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Eichstätt in Bavaria, Germany, with a population equivalent of 25,902. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Eichstatt wastewater treatment plant is located in Eichstätt, a city in the Bavarian district of Eichstätt, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of 25,902, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube flows through several countries before reaching the Black Sea, making the plant's operations important for downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Danube ecosystem.
Environmental context
The Eichstatt plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Danube River basin. The Danube flows eastward through Central and Eastern Europe, eventually emptying into the Black Sea. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's location in Bavaria, a region with significant agricultural activity, means that nutrient removal is critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Eichstatt wastewater treatment plant is located in Eichstätt, a city in the district of Eichstätt, Bavaria, Germany. The address is 1, Klärwerkstraße, Eichstätt Seidlkreuz, Landershofen, Eichstätt.
The Eichstatt wastewater treatment plant serves a population equivalent of 25,902 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the Eichstatt plant is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin. The Danube ultimately flows into the Black Sea.
The Eichstatt plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater. For a plant serving around 26,000 people, secondary treatment is required, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving approximately 26,000 people typically employ secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, in line with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Many plants also include nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive water bodies.
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