Overview
Langquaid wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Niederleierndorf in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,908 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Langquaid wastewater treatment plant is located in Niederleierndorf, a district of the town of Langquaid in the Bavarian district of Kelheim, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,908 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German wastewater treatment plant, Langquaid operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment and downstream ecosystems from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Danube River basin. The Danube flows through several countries before reaching the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory corridors. The facility helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Langquaid wastewater treatment plant is located in Niederleierndorf, a district of Langquaid, in the Bavarian district of Kelheim, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 6,908 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalents are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter.
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