Overview
Furth im Wald wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 16,907 people in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Furth im Wald wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Furth im Wald, in the Bavarian district of Cham, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 16,907, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in a rural setting near the Wutzmühle area, within the Upper Palatinate region. As a German wastewater treatment plant serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, the facility is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment (biological treatment) for such agglomerations, with more stringent tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's specific treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available, but it is expected to meet the regulatory standards for its population tier. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube flows eastward through Central and Eastern Europe before emptying into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment and downstream ecosystems by reducing organic pollutants and nutrients in the wastewater.
Environmental context
The Furth im Wald plant discharges into small streams that feed into the Regen River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube River basin is one of Europe's most ecologically significant watersheds, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a major migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's location in the Bavarian Forest region, a low mountain range, means the receiving waters are sensitive to nutrient pollution, which can impact downstream water quality in the Danube and ultimately the Black Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Furth im Wald, in the district of Cham, Bavaria, Germany. Its address is Wutzmühle, Grabitz, Furth im Wald, 93437.
The plant serves approximately 16,907 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Regen River, a tributary of the Danube River, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and, if in a sensitive area, tertiary treatment.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent, German plants typically provide secondary (biological) treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal (tertiary treatment) is required.
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