Overview
Muhldorf aInn wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 20,200 people in Mühldorf a. Inn, Bavaria, Germany. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Muhldorf aInn wastewater treatment plant is located in Mühldorf a. Inn, a town in the Bavarian region of Germany. The facility serves a population of around 20,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to local water management. As a German wastewater treatment 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 directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's specific treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available, but it is expected to meet the regulatory standards for its population tier. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately flows into the Inn River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube then drains into the Black Sea, making this plant part of a large international river basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Inn and downstream ecosystems, including the Danube Delta, which supports diverse aquatic life.
Environmental context
The Muhldorf aInn plant discharges into the Inn River, which flows into the Danube River and eventually reaches the Black Sea. This river system supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the Inn, which is important for both ecological health and downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mühldorf a. Inn, in the state of Bavaria, Germany. Its address is Pregelstraße, Mitteraham, Mühldorf a. Inn, Landkreis Mühldorf am Inn, Bayern, 84453.
The plant serves approximately 20,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Inn River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube ultimately drains into the Black Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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