Hohenwarth Wastewater Treatment Plant, Gotzendorf, Bayern, Germany

Hohenwarth is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gotzendorf, a locality within the municipality of Hohenwarth in the Landkreis Cham district of Bayern, Germany. The plant serves a population of 2,413 and operates with advanced treatment technology, ensuring high-quality effluent. Its designed capacity is 4,500 m³/day, with an average daily discharge volume of 610.67 m³/day. As a German plant, Hohenwarth operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for sensitive areas. The plant's advanced treatment level aligns with the directive's standards for protecting water quality in the region. The plant is part of Germany's robust wastewater infrastructure, which is regulated by state authorities in Bayern. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the Black Sea watershed. The surrounding region features the Bavarian Forest and numerous small streams, making the protection of water quality essential for local ecosystems and downstream communities.

The plant's discharge enters small streams in the Cham district, which flow into the Regen River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube then carries water to the Black Sea, making the plant's advanced treatment crucial for reducing nutrient loads in this transboundary river system. The Bavarian Forest region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species like brown trout and grayling, which benefit from clean water.