Overview
Mitterfels wastewater treatment plant in Scheibelsgrub, Bavaria, Germany, serves about 3,116 people with advanced treatment and a designed capacity of 4,750 m³/day.
The Mitterfels wastewater treatment plant is located in Scheibelsgrub, a locality within the municipality of Mitterfels in the Bavarian district of Straubing-Bogen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 3,116 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU UWWTD for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,750 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 748.66 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in the Danube and its tributaries, supporting aquatic ecosystems and reducing nutrient loads that could contribute to eutrophication in the Black Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water system within the Danube River basin, which flows southeast through Central and Eastern Europe before emptying into the Black Sea. The Danube is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. Advanced treatment at Mitterfels reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, helping to protect the ecological health of the Danube and its delta, a region of high biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Mitterfels wastewater treatment plant is located in Scheibelsgrub, a locality within the municipality of Mitterfels, in the district of Straubing-Bogen, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,116 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Mitterfels plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent discharge.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 require secondary treatment. Mitterfels, serving about 3,116 people, meets this requirement and exceeds it with advanced treatment, which is often mandated in sensitive areas.
The plant has a designed capacity of 4,750 m³ per day, with a current average discharge volume of 748.66 m³ per day, indicating significant spare capacity.
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