Overview
Essenbach wastewater treatment plant serves Reichersdorf, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 8,315 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale
The Essenbach wastewater treatment plant is located in Reichersdorf, a district of Niederaichbach in the Landkreis Landshut, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 8,315 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Isar River and then the Danube River, flowing into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream water bodies, supporting aquatic life and preventing eutrophication in sensitive areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Isar River basin, a tributary of the Danube, which flows into the Black Sea. The Isar is an ecologically important river supporting diverse aquatic species, including fish and macroinvertebrates. Downstream, the Danube is a major European waterway with sensitive ecosystems, particularly in the Danube Delta. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality and prevent nutrient pollution in this transboundary river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Essenbach wastewater treatment plant is located in Reichersdorf, a district of Niederaichbach in the Landkreis Landshut, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 8,315 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Isar River and then the Danube River, ultimately reaching the Black Sea.
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.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 PE, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment. German plants typically implement biological treatment processes such as activated sludge to meet these standards.
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