Overview
Horgau wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Auerbach in Bavaria, Germany. It handles a population equivalent of 2,880 under EU regulatory standards.
The Horgau wastewater treatment plant is located in Auerbach, within the district of Augsburg in Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population equivalent of 2,880, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas. As a German facility, the plant operates under the national implementation of the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with effluent standards for inland waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the Black Sea watershed. The plant plays a role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution and organic load.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that feed into the Danube River system, which flows into the Black Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger network of rivers and wetlands in Bavaria. Protecting water quality here is important for downstream ecosystems, including fish habitats and migratory corridors.
Frequently asked questions
The Horgau wastewater treatment plant is located in Auerbach, within the municipality of Horgau in the district of Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 2,880, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing into the Black Sea.
As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD requirements for secondary treatment to protect inland waters.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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