Overview
Gemeinde Buch am Erlbach is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,280 people in Moosburg, Bavaria, Germany. It discharges 919.66 m³/day of treated wastewater into local waterways.
Gemeinde Buch am Erlbach is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Moosburg, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 2,280 residents and operates with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day, currently treating an average of 919.66 m³/day. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater for the community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's capacity utilization is low, indicating ample headroom for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea, making the plant's performance important for downstream water quality. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural land and small settlements, so the plant helps protect local streams and groundwater from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that feed into the Isar River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube ultimately flows into the Black Sea, making this plant part of a transboundary river basin. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for agriculture and recreation. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Moosburg, in the state of Bavaria, Germany, near the town of Buch am Erlbach.
The plant serves approximately 2,280 people in the local community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Isar River, part of the Danube River basin.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to provide secondary treatment. This plant meets that requirement with its secondary treatment process.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically use secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to comply with EU standards and national water quality regulations.
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