Overview
Painten wastewater treatment plant in Bayern, Germany serves 1,565 people with advanced treatment. The plant is now closed but its infrastructure supported the local community.
Painten wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Painten, in the Landkreis Kelheim district of Bayern, Germany. The plant served a population of approximately 1,565 people, reflecting a small-scale municipal facility typical of rural Bavarian communities. Its operational status is closed, indicating the plant is no longer in service. The plant was designed with a capacity of 2,800 cubic meters per day and employed advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant discharged an average volume of 533.51 cubic meters per day, well below its design capacity. The treated effluent from Painten plant would have discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helped protect the ecological health of the receiving waters, supporting aquatic life and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge would have entered small streams in the Altmühl or Danube catchment, flowing into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea. The region is characterized by karst landscapes and sensitive groundwater systems, making advanced treatment important for protecting local water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Painten wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Painten, in the Landkreis Kelheim district of Bayern, Germany. Its address is Deuerlinger Straße, Mantlach, Painten.
The Painten plant served a population of approximately 1,565 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The Painten plant provided advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. This exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
It may have been decommissioned due to consolidation with a larger regional plant or changes in local infrastructure.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants operate under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets minimum treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. For small agglomerations like Painten, secondary treatment is typically required, but advanced treatment may be needed in sensitive areas.
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