Overview
Friedberg Paar wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Friedberg in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 5,080 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Friedberg Paar is a wastewater treatment plant located in Friedberg, Bavaria, Germany, serving a population of approximately 5,080. The plant is situated in the district of Aichach-Friedberg, within the state of Bavaria, and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. As a plant serving a population of around 5,000, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive aims to protect the environment from the adverse effects of urban wastewater discharges. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed to comply with these standards, ensuring effective treatment before discharge. The treated effluent from Friedberg Paar is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European river that flows into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a role in maintaining water quality in this important watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is ecologically significant. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
Friedberg Paar is located in Friedberg, Bavaria, Germany, in the district of Aichach-Friedberg.
The plant serves approximately 5,080 people in the Friedberg area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As a German plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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