Overview
Eschenbach wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,000 residents in Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this
The Eschenbach wastewater treatment plant is located in Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz, a town in the district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Bavaria, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German plant operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), Eschenbach is required to provide at least secondary treatment for its wastewater. This directive ensures that discharges meet quality standards to protect the environment. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Waldnaab River, a tributary of the Naab, which joins the Danube River. The Danube ultimately drains into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream ecosystems from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Waldnaab River system, part of the Danube basin that flows into the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The region's forests and agricultural areas rely on clean water, making effective treatment essential for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Eschenbach wastewater treatment plant is located in Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz, in the district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 8,983 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Waldnaab River, a tributary of the Naab, which joins the Danube River and ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are generally required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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