Overview
Neukirchen beim Hl Blut wastewater treatment plant serves Vorderbuchberg, Bavaria, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 3,520 residents under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Neukirchen beim Hl Blut wastewater treatment plant is located in Vorderbuchberg, a district of Neukirchen beim Heiligen Blut in Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 3,520 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland in the Bavarian Forest region, away from coastal areas. 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. German implementation through the Abwasserverordnung (Wastewater Ordinance) ensures compliance with strict discharge limits. Typical small plants in this region use biological treatment with activated sludge or trickling filters. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Regen River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube ultimately flows into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Regen and Danube basins, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that feed the Regen River, part of the Danube basin. The Danube flows through Central and Eastern Europe into the Black Sea. The Bavarian Forest region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important corridor for migratory fish species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Vorderbuchberg, a district of Neukirchen beim Heiligen Blut, in the Landkreis Cham, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,520 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Regen River, a tributary of the Danube, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
As a German facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, implemented via Germany's Abwasserverordnung.
Small plants in Germany typically use biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, often with secondary treatment to meet EU standards.
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