Overview
Grafenau wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 6,000 residents in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Grafenau wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Grafenau, in the Bavarian district of Freyung-Grafenau, Germany. Serving a population of about 5,983, this facility is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the local community. As a German plant serving a population under 10,000, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment before discharge. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the Black Sea watershed. The facility plays a key role in protecting the region's freshwater ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into small streams in the Bavarian Forest region, which are part of the Danube River basin. These waters eventually reach the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life along the way. The surrounding area is ecologically sensitive, with forests and wetlands that benefit from maintained water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Grafenau wastewater treatment plant is located in Grafenau, in the district of Freyung-Grafenau, Bavaria, Germany. The address is St 2132, Dimpflmühle, 94481 Grafenau.
The plant serves approximately 5,983 residents of Grafenau and surrounding areas, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually flowing to the Black Sea.
As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD requirements for appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to protect receiving waters.
In Germany, plants serving around 6,000 people generally employ secondary biological treatment to meet EU standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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