Overview
Metten wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Metten in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 5,980 residents, operating under EU regulations.
The Metten wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Metten, in the district of Deggendorf, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of about 5,980 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant likely employs biological treatment processes to meet effluent standards. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube flows eastward through several countries before reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the Danube watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Europe.
Environmental context
The Metten plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through Germany, Austria, and several other countries before reaching the Black Sea. The Danube supports a rich diversity of fish and bird species and is a vital migratory route. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The Metten plant is located in the town of Metten, in the district of Deggendorf, Bavaria, Germany. Its address is St 2125, Hochwiese, Metten, 94526.
The plant serves approximately 5,980 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment using biological processes (e.g., activated sludge) is standard to meet EU and national effluent standards.
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