Overview
Massing wastewater treatment plant serves Oberdietfurt, Germany, with a population equivalent of 8,900. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Massing wastewater treatment plant is located in Oberdietfurt, a district of Massing in the Bavarian region of Germany. It serves a population equivalent of 8,900, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its discharge ultimately contributes to the Danube River basin. Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to provide secondary treatment. As the plant serves 8,900 PE, it is expected to meet this standard, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and European standards. The treated wastewater from Massing is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Rott River, a tributary of the Inn River, which eventually joins the Danube. The Danube is a major European river that drains into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The Massing plant discharges into the Rott River, a tributary of the Inn River, which flows into the Danube River. The Danube is the second-longest river in Europe and drains into the Black Sea, supporting a wide range of aquatic life, including migratory fish species. The plant's location in the Bavarian region means its effluent contributes to the overall water quality of the Danube basin, which is ecologically sensitive due to its biodiversity and international importance.
Frequently asked questions
The Massing wastewater treatment plant is located in Oberdietfurt, a district of Massing, in the state of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 8,900, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Rott River, a tributary of the Inn River, which eventually reaches the Danube River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, in compliance with the EU UWWTD.
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