Overview
Karlshuld wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Kochheim in Bayern, Germany. It is an inland facility operating under EU regulations for medium-sized agglomerations.
The Karlshuld wastewater treatment plant is located in Kochheim, within the municipality of Karlshuld in the district of Neuburg-Schrobenhausen, Bayern, Germany. Serving a population of approximately 11,667, the plant is classified as a medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) 91/271/EEC. As a German wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's discharge is regulated under the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz) and state-level ordinances, ensuring compliance with effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube flows eastward through Central and Eastern Europe before reaching the Black Sea. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural land and small settlements, with the plant playing a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from the Karlshuld plant enters the local drainage network, which feeds into the Danube River basin. The Danube is one of Europe's major rivers, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the Danube's tributaries, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could otherwise impact downstream habitats and the Black Sea ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The Karlshuld wastewater treatment plant is located in the Kochheim district of Karlshuld, in the Landkreis Neuburg-Schrobenhausen, Bayern, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 11,667 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and the German Water Resources Act, which mandate secondary treatment and effluent standards for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people are required to have at least secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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