Overview
Mottingen wastewater treatment plant serves the Lierheim area in Bayern, Germany, with a population equivalent of 3,463. It discharges into the local water system within the Danube basin.
The Mottingen wastewater treatment plant is located in Lierheim, a district of Möttingen in the Donau-Ries district of Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population equivalent of 3,463, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and its operations are subject to German water management regulations. As a German wastewater facility, Mottingen operates under the national implementation of the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed to meet the standards set by the directive, ensuring compliance with effluent quality requirements for inland freshwater bodies. The treated effluent from Mottingen is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The Danube is one of Europe's major 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, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Danube River, which flows through the Donau-Ries region and eventually reaches the Black Sea. The Danube basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could impact downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The Mottingen wastewater treatment plant is located in Lierheim, a district of Möttingen in the Donau-Ries district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 3,463 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As a German facility, it 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 between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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