Overview
Osterhofen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,250 people in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Osterhofen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Osterhofen, in the district of Deggendorf, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 9,250 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River via the Isar or other nearby tributaries. The Danube basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Central Europe. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this sensitive river system.
Environmental context
The Osterhofen plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea. The Danube supports a rich diversity of fish and bird species and is a vital migratory corridor. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed, reducing nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in downstream lakes and the Black Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The Osterhofen wastewater treatment plant is located in Osterhofen, in the district of Deggendorf, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 9,250 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching 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. Compliance is enforced by German state authorities.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 PE, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment. German plants typically use activated sludge or similar biological processes to meet these standards.
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