Overview
Nordlingen wastewater treatment plant serves the Bavarian town of Nördlingen, Germany, with a population equivalent of approximately 33,832. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary
The Nordlingen wastewater treatment plant is located in Nördlingen, a town in the Bavarian district of Donau-Ries, Germany. Serving a population of around 33,832, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic and industrial flows from the urban area. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. For inland plants like Nordlingen, this typically involves biological treatment processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube flows eastward through Central and Eastern Europe before reaching the Black Sea. The plant's operations help protect the ecological health of the receiving waters, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality in this agriculturally rich region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through Germany, Austria, and several other countries before emptying into the Black Sea. The local watershed includes the Wörnitz River, a tributary of the Danube. The region supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Nordlingen wastewater treatment plant is located in Nördlingen, a town in the Bavarian district of Donau-Ries, Germany. The address is 1, Aumühle, Nördlingen, Bayern, 86720.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 33,832 people, covering the municipal wastewater needs of Nördlingen and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin. The plant's discharge is regulated under German and EU standards to protect water quality.
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. Compliance is enforced by Bavarian environmental authorities.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment. In Germany, this typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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