Overview
Freising wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 85,000 people in Bavaria, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Freising wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Freising, Bavaria, Germany, and serves a population of approximately 85,000. The facility is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic and industrial flows from the urban area. As a German plant serving a population equivalent of 85,000, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. For larger agglomerations like Freising, the directive may also mandate more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Isar River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube then flows into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Isar River's water quality, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Isar River, a major tributary of the Danube River system. The Isar supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The Danube basin is ecologically significant, with extensive floodplains and wetlands. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this transboundary river system, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The Freising wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Freising, in the state of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 85,000 people, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Isar River, a tributary of the Danube River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, and may need tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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