Overview
Gerolsbach wastewater treatment plant in Bavaria, Germany serves about 2,800 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 707 m³/day of treated effluent into the local watershed.
The Gerolsbach wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Gerolsbach, in the district of Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bavaria, Germany. This facility serves a population of approximately 2,794 residents, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal treatment plant in a rural setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 2,917 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 707 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the broader hydrological network of Bavaria. The advanced treatment level helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the region's water quality objectives.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that feed into the Ilm River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube flows through Central and Eastern Europe before reaching the Black Sea. The advanced treatment ensures minimal nutrient and pollutant loading, protecting sensitive freshwater habitats and supporting biodiversity in the Danube basin.
Frequently asked questions
The Gerolsbach wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Gerolsbach, in the district of Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 2,794 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent require appropriate treatment. Gerolsbach's advanced treatment exceeds the minimum secondary standard.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Ilm River, a tributary of the Danube, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
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