Overview
Neumarkt StVeit wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 6,083 people in Neumarkt-Sankt Veit, Bavaria, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Neumarkt StVeit wastewater treatment plant is located in Kindhofen, Neumarkt-Sankt Veit, in the district of Mühldorf am Inn, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 6,083 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment before discharge. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Inn River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube flows eastward through Central and Eastern Europe before reaching the Black Sea. The facility plays a role in protecting the local watershed and downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters small streams in the Inn River basin. The Inn River flows into the Danube, which travels through multiple countries to the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The facility's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the region, and proper treatment helps protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kindhofen, Neumarkt-Sankt Veit, in the district of Mühldorf am Inn, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 6,083 people in the Neumarkt-Sankt Veit area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Inn River basin, which flows into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea.
As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for small agglomerations.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment or equivalent is typically required to meet EU standards, ensuring sufficient removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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