Overview
Hauzenberg Aubachtal wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Hauzenberg in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 2,900 residents as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
The Hauzenberg Aubachtal wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Hauzenberg, in the Landkreis Passau district of Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 2,900 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility within the region's wastewater management network. As a German 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 national standards set by the German Wastewater Ordinance (Abwasserverordnung), ensuring compliance with effluent quality requirements. The plant discharges treated water into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin via the Ilz or similar tributaries. This contributes to the protection of the Danube's ecological health, supporting diverse aquatic life and maintaining water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin, one of Europe's most significant river systems. The Danube supports a wide range of aquatic species and provides water for agriculture, industry, and drinking water. Proper treatment at plants like Hauzenberg Aubachtal helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the river's ecological balance and the Black Sea, into which the Danube ultimately discharges.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hauzenberg, in the Landkreis Passau district of Bavaria, Germany. Its address is Bachwanderweg, Niederbrünst, Hauzenberg.
The plant serves approximately 2,900 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Danube River basin, contributing to the protection of downstream water quality.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and the German Wastewater Ordinance (Abwasserverordnung), which set standards for treatment and discharge.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations of this size (2,000-10,000 population equivalent) generally require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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