Fischbachau OT Wornsmuhl, Niklasreuth

Overview

Fischbachau OT Wornsmuhl wastewater treatment plant serves the Niklasreuth area in Bavaria, Germany, with a population equivalent of 4,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Fischbachau OT Wornsmuhl is a wastewater treatment plant located in Niklasreuth, a district of Irschenberg in the Bavarian state of Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of 4,000, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Mangfall River, a tributary of the Inn River, which flows into the Danube and ultimately the Black Sea. This inland location supports the regional aquatic ecosystem and contributes to the water quality of the Danube basin.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Mangfall River watershed, which flows into the Inn River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube basin is a critical ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. The plant's inland location and regulatory compliance help protect downstream water quality in this sensitive river system.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Niklasreuth, a district of Irschenberg in the Landkreis Miesbach, Bavaria, Germany. Its address is St 2077, Fußstall, Niklasreuth, 83737.

The plant serves a population equivalent of 4,000, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Mangfall River, a tributary of the Inn River, which eventually reaches the Danube and the Black Sea.

As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and sets standards for discharge into inland waters.

Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. Many German plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet strict water quality standards.