Overview
Oberschleissheim wastewater treatment plant serves about 14,593 people in Oberschleißheim, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring proper treatment for the local community.
The Oberschleissheim wastewater treatment plant is located in Oberschleißheim, a municipality in the Munich district of Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 14,593 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, managed by local authorities. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. For sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be mandated. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, protecting local water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the Gänsbach, a small watercourse that flows into the Isar River, which eventually reaches the Danube River and the Black Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in safeguarding the ecological health of these water bodies, supporting aquatic life and preventing nutrient pollution in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gänsbach, a tributary of the Isar River, which flows through Munich and joins the Danube near Deggendorf. The Danube then empties into the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as trout and grayling in the Isar. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Oberschleißheim, a municipality in the Munich district of Bavaria, Germany. Its address is Gänsbach, Oberschleißheim, Landkreis München, Bayern, 85764.
The plant serves approximately 14,593 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Gänsbach, a small watercourse that flows into the Isar River, which eventually reaches the Danube and the Black Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German national regulations implement this directive through the Water Resources Act (WHG).
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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