Overview
Furstenfeldbruck wastewater treatment plant serves Emmering, Bayern, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 50,720 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Furstenfeldbruck wastewater treatment plant is located in Emmering, a municipality in the district of Fürstenfeldbruck, Bayern, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 50,720 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. 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 plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the protection of the Black Sea ecosystem. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the Amper River catchment, supporting aquatic life and downstream habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Amper River, a tributary of the Isar, which flows into the Danube and eventually reaches the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The region's groundwater and surface waters are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective treatment crucial for ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Emmering, in the district of Fürstenfeldbruck, Bayern, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 50,720 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Amper River, which flows into the Isar, then the Danube, and ultimately 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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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