Overview
Pressath wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Pressath in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 4,727 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Pressath wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Pressath, in the Bavarian district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Germany. Serving a population of around 4,727, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for this small agglomeration in northeastern Bavaria. As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, Pressath operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect receiving water quality. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed to comply with national regulations derived from the directive. The treated effluent from Pressath is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Waldnaab River, a tributary of the Naab, which flows into the Danube River system. The Danube ultimately reaches the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic ecosystem and downstream water quality in the Danube basin.
Environmental context
Pressath lies in the catchment of the Waldnaab River, which joins the Naab and then the Danube, flowing into the Black Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger river system that is ecologically significant. The plant's discharge helps maintain water quality in this sensitive freshwater environment, preventing nutrient pollution and safeguarding habitats for fish and macroinvertebrates.
Frequently asked questions
The Pressath wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Pressath, in the district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Bavaria, Germany.
The Pressath plant serves approximately 4,727 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater from Pressath is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Waldnaab River, part of the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea.
As a German plant, Pressath operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for small agglomerations discharging into freshwater.
For agglomerations of this size in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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