Overview
Pforring wastewater treatment plant serves Gaden bei Pförring in Bavaria, Germany, with a population equivalent of 9,313. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Pforring wastewater treatment plant is located in Gaden bei Pförring, a locality in the municipality of Pförring, in the district of Eichstätt, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population equivalent of 9,313, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. 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. The directive also requires appropriate treatment before discharge into freshwater bodies. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River via the Schutter or other nearby streams. The Danube basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operation contributes to protecting water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Danube River, one of Europe's major waterways. The Danube basin supports a wide range of aquatic life, including fish species such as sturgeon and salmon, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The region's water quality is managed under the EU Water Framework Directive, aiming for good ecological status.
Frequently asked questions
The Pforring wastewater treatment plant is located in Gaden bei Pförring, a locality in the municipality of Pförring, in the district of Eichstätt, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 9,313, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River, a major European waterway.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter.
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