Overview
Frauenau wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Althütte in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 2,633 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Frauenau wastewater treatment plant is located in Althütte, a district of Frauenau in the Bavarian region of Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,633 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under European Union regulations. It operates within the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment of wastewater based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. As a small agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide appropriate treatment to meet the directive's requirements. German wastewater facilities typically employ secondary biological treatment or advanced methods to comply with national standards. Its design aligns with the needs of the local population. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's freshwater resources and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats. Its operation contributes to maintaining water quality in the Bavarian Forest area, an ecologically sensitive region known for its diverse flora and fauna.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Regen River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube ultimately drains into the Black Sea, making this plant part of a vast transboundary watershed. The surrounding Bavarian Forest is an ecologically sensitive area with diverse aquatic life, and the plant's treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and organic loading.
Frequently asked questions
Frauenau wastewater treatment plant is located in Althütte, a district of Frauenau in the Bavarian region of Germany.
The plant serves approximately 2,633 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Regen River, a tributary of the Danube, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As a small agglomeration (under 10,000 population equivalent), the plant is required to provide appropriate treatment under the EU UWWTD, which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges in sensitive areas.
In Germany, small wastewater treatment plants typically employ biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet national standards, which are often stricter than EU minimum requirements.
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