Overview
Nesselwang wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Schneidbach in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 4,500 people, discharging into the local watershed.
The Nesselwang wastewater treatment plant is located in Schneidbach, a district of Nesselwang in the Bavarian district of Ostallgäu, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 4,500 people, typical of a small agglomeration in the region. As a German wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality objectives. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems in the Danube watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local stream network that feeds into the Wertach River, a tributary of the Lech, which flows into the Danube. The Danube River basin is a major European watershed supporting diverse aquatic habitats and migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The Nesselwang wastewater treatment plant is situated in Schneidbach, a district of Nesselwang in the Bavarian district of Ostallgäu, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 4,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local stream network, which flows into the Wertach River, a tributary of the Lech, and ultimately into the Danube River.
As a German plant, 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 equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, which is standard for facilities like Nesselwang.
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