Overview
Pocking wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,932 people in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Pocking wastewater treatment plant is located in Rotthof, Pocking, in the Landkreis Passau district of Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of around 9,932, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU 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 between 2,000 and 15,000. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality objectives. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European waterway that flows into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's rivers and downstream environments.
Environmental context
The 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, including several migratory fish. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining the ecological health of the river and its delta.
Frequently asked questions
The Pocking wastewater treatment plant is located in Rotthof, Pocking, in the Landkreis Passau district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 9,932 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin.
As a German facility serving between 2,000 and 15,000 people, the plant is required to provide secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or biological filtration to meet EU standards for organic matter and nutrient removal.
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