Overview
Neustadt_Donau wastewater treatment plant serves Neustadt an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 18,967 residents under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
Neustadt_Donau is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Neustadt an der Donau, in the Landkreis Kelheim district of Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 18,967 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Danube River basin, which flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local water quality and the downstream aquatic ecosystem, including the Danube Delta, a region of high ecological importance.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which ultimately drains into the Black Sea. The Danube is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing habitat for numerous fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the river, which is crucial for downstream ecosystems and human uses such as drinking water and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Neustadt an der Donau, in the Landkreis Kelheim district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 18,967 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Danube River basin, which flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size and potentially advanced 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, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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