Overview
Nittendorf OT Etterzhausen wastewater treatment plant in Sinzing, Bavaria, Germany, serves a population of 2,186 with advanced treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 6,300 m³/day and discharges 710.55 m³/day.
The Nittendorf OT Etterzhausen wastewater treatment plant is located in Sinzing, within the Landkreis Regensburg district of Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 2,186 residents, operating as a municipal facility for the local community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, meeting the stringent requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). With a designed capacity of 6,300 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 710.55 m³/day, the facility is equipped to handle current and future wastewater loads efficiently. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Danube and its tributaries, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, a major European waterway that flows into the Black Sea. The Danube supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream habitats and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sinzing, in the Landkreis Regensburg district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population of 2,186 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Danube River basin.
The plant provides advanced treatment, exceeding the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive's secondary treatment requirement for agglomerations of this size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 6,300 m³ per day, with an average discharge of 710.55 m³ per day.
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