Overview
Kempten AZV is a major wastewater treatment plant in Lauben, Bavaria, Germany, serving over 355,000 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring high environmental standards.
Kempten AZV (Gruppenklärwerk Abwasserverband Kempten) is a large-scale wastewater treatment facility located in Lauben, Bavaria, Germany. Serving a population of over 355,000, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations, requiring advanced treatment to protect sensitive water bodies. As a plant of this scale in Germany, Kempten AZV is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment likely given the population size and the sensitivity of the receiving environment. The plant is part of the Abwasserverband Kempten, a municipal wastewater association, and operates under Germany's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The treated effluent from Kempten AZV is discharged into the Iller River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube ultimately flows into the Black Sea, making this plant part of a vast international river basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Iller and downstream ecosystems, including the Danube Delta.
Environmental context
Kempten AZV discharges into the Iller River, which flows into the Danube River and eventually reaches the Black Sea. The Iller is a key tributary in the Upper Danube basin, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and recreation. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, preventing eutrophication in downstream lakes and the Danube Delta.
Frequently asked questions
Kempten AZV is located in Lauben, in the district of Oberallgäu, Bavaria, Germany. The full address is Gruppenklärwerk Abwasserverband Kempten, 1, Inselweg, Lauben, 87493.
Kempten AZV serves a population of approximately 355,359 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from Kempten AZV is discharged into the Iller River, a tributary of the Danube. The plant's effluent undergoes treatment to meet strict German and EU standards before release.
Kempten AZV protects the Iller River and the downstream Danube River system. By treating wastewater to high standards, it helps maintain water quality in these rivers and the Black Sea.
As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, Kempten AZV is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment to remove nutrients.
Nearby plants