Overview
Postbauer Heng wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Postbauer-Heng in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,106 residents under EU regulatory standards.
Postbauer Heng wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Postbauer-Heng, in the district of Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,106 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality regulations. 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 key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems and supporting the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Danube River basin. The Danube flows through several countries before reaching the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing important ecosystem services. The region's water bodies are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Postbauer-Heng, in the district of Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 10,106 residents of Postbauer-Heng and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As a medium-sized agglomeration (over 10,000 people), the plant is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU UWWTD, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to comply with EU and national regulations.
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