Overview
Höchstädt an der Donau wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 5,650 residents in Bavaria, Germany. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Danube River basin, supporting local water quality.
The Höchstädt an der Donau wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Höchstädt an der Donau in the Bavarian district of Dillingen an der Donau, Germany. It serves a population of about 5,650 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas, which includes the Danube River basin. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Danube River, which flows through Central and Eastern Europe before reaching the Black Sea. The Danube is a major European waterway and supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting the river's water quality and the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River, which flows through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, and several other countries before reaching the Black Sea. The Danube basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species, migratory birds, and riparian habitats. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this internationally important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Höchstädt an der Donau, in the district of Dillingen an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 5,650 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Danube River, which flows through multiple countries to the Black Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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