Overview
Fischach wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Fischach in Bavaria, Germany, with a population equivalent of 10,351. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Fischach wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Fischach, in the Bavarian district of Augsburg, Germany. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 10,351, placing it in the medium agglomeration category 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 plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards for effluent quality, ensuring compliance with the directive's requirements for organic matter and nutrient removal. The treated wastewater 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 water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The Fischach plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Wertach River, a tributary of the Lech River, which joins the Danube near Donauwörth. The Danube then flows through Central and Eastern Europe to the Black Sea. The region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as brown trout and grayling, and the plant's treatment helps maintain ecological balance in these waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Fischach wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Fischach, in the Landkreis Augsburg district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 10,351, which classifies it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow into the Wertach River, part of the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
In Germany, plants serving approximately 10,000 people typically provide secondary treatment with nutrient removal, as required by the EU UWWTD for sensitive areas.
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