Overview
Grafing_Munchen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Grafing bei München in Bavaria, Germany. It handles a population equivalent of 20,800 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Grafing_Munchen wastewater treatment plant is located in Grafing bei München, a town in the Bavarian district of Ebersberg, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 20,800, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet the stringent standards set by German water law, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the ecological health of the region. The plant plays a vital role in protecting the local watershed and downstream environments, including the Danube Delta, a significant ecological area supporting diverse aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water network that flows into the Danube River basin. The Danube is one of Europe's major rivers, supporting a rich diversity of fish and bird species. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive floodplains and wetlands that rely on good water quality for their ecological function.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Grafing bei München, in the district of Ebersberg, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 20,800 people.
The plant treats wastewater that is discharged into local water bodies, which eventually flow into the Danube River basin.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of 20,800 people require secondary treatment. The plant complies with these standards to protect the environment.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment with nutrient removal to meet strict national and EU water quality standards.
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