Overview
Gunzburg wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 80,000 people in Günzburg, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Gunzburg wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Günzburg, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of around 80,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Danube River basin, contributing to the region's water management infrastructure. As a facility serving over 10,000 population equivalents, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For larger agglomerations discharging into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be necessary. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with German water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the Danube River system, which flows through several European countries before reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Danube and its tributaries, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems. Its operation is critical for maintaining the ecological balance in this major European watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which ultimately drains into the Black Sea. The Danube is a vital waterway supporting diverse aquatic species and serving as a migratory corridor for fish. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, protecting downstream habitats and water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Dillinger Straße 34 in the Reisensburg district of Günzburg, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 80,075 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Danube River system, which flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea.
As a German facility serving over 10,000 population equivalents, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to meet EU standards for sensitive areas like the Danube basin.
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