Overview
Karlsfeld wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 36,000 people in Karlsfeld, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Karlsfeld wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Karlsfeld, a town in the Landkreis Dachau district of Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves an estimated population of 36,000, classifying it as a medium-sized 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 with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems in the surrounding wetlands and streams that are part of the Danube watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Amper River, a tributary of the Isar, which joins the Danube River. The Danube ultimately drains into the Black Sea, making this plant part of a vast transboundary basin. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as barbel and chub, and the region's wetlands provide important habitat for migratory birds.
Frequently asked questions
The Karlsfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in Karlsfeld, a town in the Landkreis Dachau district of Bavaria, Germany. The address is B 471, Karlsfeld, Bayern, 85757.
The Karlsfeld wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 36,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the Karlsfeld plant is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Amper River, a tributary of the Isar, which eventually joins the Danube River and drains into the Black Sea.
The Karlsfeld plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. For agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000, the directive requires secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and nutrients.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving populations around 36,000 typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards. Many also include tertiary treatment for phosphorus and nitrogen removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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