Gundelfingen, Gundelfingen an der Donau

Overview

Gundelfingen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,500 people in Gundelfingen an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this si

The Gundelfingen wastewater treatment plant is located in Gundelfingen an der Donau, a town in the Bavarian district of Dillingen an der Donau. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,500 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German plant, Gundelfingen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents discharging into freshwater. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality objectives. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European waterway that flows into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Danube and its tributaries from nutrient pollution and organic loads.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea. This watershed supports a wide range of aquatic life, including fish species such as sturgeon and carp. The Danube Delta is an ecologically sensitive area that relies on upstream water quality management to prevent eutrophication and habitat degradation.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Gundelfingen an der Donau, in the district of Dillingen an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 9,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Danube River basin and ultimately reaches the Black Sea.

The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.