Overview
Moosthenning wastewater treatment plant serves the Forst area in Bayern, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 5,353 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Moosthenning wastewater treatment plant is located in Forst, within the municipality of Moosthenning in the Landkreis Dingolfing-Landau district of Bayern, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,353 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube is one of Europe's most significant rivers, flowing through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of this important international watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Isar River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a vital migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, which ultimately drains into the Black Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The Moosthenning wastewater treatment plant is located in Forst, within the municipality of Moosthenning in the Landkreis Dingolfing-Landau district of Bayern, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 5,353 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Isar River catchment, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately reaches 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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 5,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) to meet effluent quality standards. German regulations may also require additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
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