Overview
Oberstaufen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Schindelberg in Bavaria, Germany. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 13,250.
The Oberstaufen wastewater treatment plant is located in Schindelberg, a district of Oberstaufen in the Bavarian district of Oberallgäu, Germany. The plant serves a population of 13,250 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a medium-sized facility for the region. As a German wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It is expected to comply with German water quality standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Weißach river and then into the Bregenzer Ach, flowing into Lake Constance (Bodensee). This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important water resource for the Alpine foothills.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local stream network, flowing into the Weißach river, a tributary of the Bregenzer Ach, which drains into Lake Constance (Bodensee). Lake Constance is a major freshwater lake in Central Europe, providing drinking water for millions and supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The surrounding Allgäu region is known for its sensitive alpine watersheds, where nutrient pollution can impact downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Oberstaufen wastewater treatment plant is located in Schindelberg, a district of Oberstaufen, in the Bavarian district of Oberallgäu, Germany.
The plant serves a population of 13,250 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Weißach river and eventually into Lake Constance via the Bregenzer Ach.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
In Germany, plants serving populations of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas like the Lake Constance catchment.
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