Overview
Parsberg wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Parsberg in Bayern, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Parsberg wastewater treatment plant is located in Degerndorf, near Parsberg, in the district of Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Bayern, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,498 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 15,000. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's water resources and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The Parsberg plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin. The Danube flows through Central and Eastern Europe before emptying into the Black Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Parsberg wastewater treatment plant is located in Degerndorf, near Parsberg, in the district of Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Bayern, Germany.
The Parsberg plant serves approximately 10,498 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the Parsberg plant is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea.
The Parsberg plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 15,000.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving around 10,000 people typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients, in compliance with EU standards.
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