Overview
The Regen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Regen in Bavaria, Germany, with a population equivalent of 16,426. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this s
The Regen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Regen, in the Bavarian district of Landkreis Regen, Germany. The facility serves a population equivalent of 16,426, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses. As a German wastewater treatment plant serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, the Regen plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations of this scale. German implementation of the directive, through the Abwasserverordnung (Wastewater Ordinance), sets strict effluent standards for parameters such as biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, and total suspended solids. The plant's design and operation must comply with these national standards to protect receiving waters. The treated wastewater from the Regen plant is discharged into the Regen River, a tributary of the Danube. The Regen River flows through the Bavarian Forest and eventually joins the Danube near Regensburg. The Danube then carries the water through several countries to the Black Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality in the Regen River, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and fishing. By ensuring proper treatment, the facility helps protect downstream ecosystems and the broader Danube basin.
Environmental context
The Regen wastewater treatment plant discharges into the Regen River, a tributary of the Danube. The Regen River flows through the Bavarian Forest, an ecologically sensitive region known for its biodiversity. The Danube ultimately drains into the Black Sea, making the plant's operations important for downstream water quality across multiple countries. The receiving waters support fish populations and aquatic habitats that depend on low nutrient levels and clean water.
Frequently asked questions
The Regen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Regen, in the district of Landkreis Regen, Bavaria, Germany. Its address is Maschenberger Straße, 94209 Regen.
The Regen wastewater treatment plant serves a population equivalent of 16,426 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from the Regen plant is discharged into the Regen River, a tributary of the Danube. The Regen River flows through the Bavarian Forest and eventually joins the Danube near Regensburg.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, the Regen plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment. German national regulations (Abwasserverordnung) set specific effluent limits for parameters like BOD, COD, and suspended solids.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates secondary treatment. In Germany, this typically involves biological treatment with activated sludge or similar processes to meet strict effluent standards.
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