Overview
Geiselhoring wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 10,000 people in Geiselhöring, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Geiselhoring wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Geiselhöring, in the district of Straubing-Bogen, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 10,025 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality objectives. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems, including the Danube's diverse fish populations and riparian habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea. This watershed supports a wide range of aquatic life, including migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the Danube, which is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a major European waterway and habitat corridor.
Frequently asked questions
The Geiselhoring wastewater treatment plant is located in Geiselhöring, in the district of Straubing-Bogen, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 10,025 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea.
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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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