Overview
Marktoberdorf wastewater treatment plant serves Altdorf, Bavaria, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 39,467 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Marktoberdorf wastewater treatment plant is located in Altdorf, a municipality in the Bavarian district of Ostallgäu, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 39,467, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German plant of this scale, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The plant likely employs biological treatment processes to meet national discharge standards set by the German Water Resources Act (WHG). The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The region is characterized by alpine foothills and sensitive aquatic ecosystems, making effective nutrient removal important for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wertach River, a tributary of the Lech River, which flows into the Danube and eventually the Black Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region with sensitive alpine ecosystems. Effective treatment helps protect downstream habitats from nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Altdorf, a municipality in the district of Ostallgäu, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 39,467 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Wertach River, which flows into the Lech River, part of the Danube basin.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and German national water laws, requiring secondary treatment for its population size.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet strict discharge standards protecting sensitive water bodies.
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