Overview
Pöttmes wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 6,700 residents in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Pöttmes wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Pöttmes, in the Bavarian district of Aichach-Friedberg, Germany. Serving a population of about 6,700, it is classified as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment. This ensures that organic matter and suspended solids are effectively removed before discharge. The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and groundwater from pollution, supporting the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Danube River system, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea. The local watershed includes sensitive aquatic habitats that support diverse species. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and maintains water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pöttmes, in the district of Aichach-Friedberg, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 6,722 residents.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that is part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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