Overview
Geisenfeld wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Geisenfeld in Bavaria, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 9,600 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Geisenfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in the Bavarian town of Geisenfeld, Germany, serving a population of around 9,600 people. As a municipal facility in a rural setting, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater and protecting the surrounding environment. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment. Geisenfeld, with its population served, falls within this category and is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where necessary. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European river flowing into the Black Sea, and its tributaries in Bavaria support diverse aquatic ecosystems. Proper treatment at Geisenfeld helps maintain water quality in these sensitive freshwater habitats.
Environmental context
The treated wastewater from Geisenfeld flows into small streams within the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Danube itself and then the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as barbel and chub, and provides important habitat for migratory birds. The region's agricultural landscape means that nutrient management from wastewater is crucial to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Geisenfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in Geisenfeld, a town in the state of Bavaria, Germany. The facility is situated near the Pfaffenbergerweg area in the district of Landkreis Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm.
The plant serves approximately 9,633 residents of Geisenfeld and surrounding areas, making it a medium-sized facility for a rural community in Bavaria.
The treated effluent from the Geisenfeld plant is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin. These streams eventually flow into the Danube River, which drains into the Black Sea.
As a German wastewater treatment plant, Geisenfeld operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater. For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is required.
In Germany, plants serving approximately 10,000 people typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients. Depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water, additional tertiary treatment for nitrogen and phosphorus removal may be required under the EU directive.
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