Lauingen Wastewater Treatment Plant, Lauingen (Donau), Bavaria

The Lauingen wastewater treatment plant is located in Lauingen (Donau), a town in the district of Dillingen an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 13,464 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union standards. As a German wastewater treatment plant, Lauingen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with German water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the Danube River basin, which flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment and downstream ecosystems by reducing pollutant loads entering the river system.

The Lauingen plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which ultimately drains into the Black Sea. The Danube is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in the river, protecting downstream habitats and biodiversity.