Overview
Furth wastewater treatment plant in Edlmannsberg, Bavaria, Germany, serves a population of 2,554 with secondary treatment. It discharges 493.26 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.
The Furth wastewater treatment plant is located in Edlmannsberg, a district of Furth in the Landkreis Landshut, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 2,554 and operates as a secondary treatment facility, providing biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants. As a German plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for populations between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and currently discharges 493.26 m³/day of treated effluent. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the Black Sea watershed. The plant plays a role in protecting the local aquatic environment and downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that flow into the Isar River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube carries water through several countries before reaching the Black Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger ecological network that requires careful nutrient management to prevent eutrophication in downstream lakes and coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Edlmannsberg, a district of Furth in the Landkreis Landshut, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,554 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow into the Isar River, a tributary of the Danube, ultimately reaching the Black Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000, like Furth, are required to provide secondary treatment to protect receiving waters.
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