Overview
Hauzenberg Kaindlmuhle wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 19,354 people in Hauzenberg, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Hauzenberg Kaindlmuhle is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Kaindlmühle district of Hauzenberg, in the Bavarian region of Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 19,354 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's streams and rivers, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through several countries before reaching the Black Sea. The local watershed includes the Ilz and Danube rivers, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing important habitat for fish and migratory species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Kaindlmühle district of Hauzenberg, in the state of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 19,354 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which aims to protect water quality across Europe.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to comply with EU and national standards.
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