Overview
Plattling wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 22,410 people in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Plattling wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Plattling, in the Deggendorf district of Bavaria, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 22,410, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for all agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalents. For this scale, the directive also mandates compliance with effluent standards for biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European waterway flowing into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important ecological corridor.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Isar River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube River basin is a critical ecosystem supporting numerous fish species and migratory birds. The region's water quality is managed under the EU Water Framework Directive, aiming for good ecological status.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Plattling, in the Deggendorf district of Bavaria, Germany, near the Isar River.
The plant serves approximately 22,410 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Isar River and eventually the Danube River basin.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and effluent standards for agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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