Overview
Reichertshofen OT Winden is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Bavaria, Germany, serving about 2,967 people. It discharges 805.83 m³/day of treated effluent into local waterways.
Reichertshofen OT Winden is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the village of Winden, part of the town of Reichertshofen in Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,967 residents and is situated in the rural district of Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. Its designed capacity is 3,500 m³/day, and it currently treats an average daily flow of 805.83 m³, indicating ample reserve capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that eventually drain into the Ilm River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in this sensitive river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small watercourses that flow into the Ilm River, which joins the Danube near Ingolstadt. The Danube is a major European river supporting diverse aquatic life and providing habitat for migratory fish. The region's agricultural landscape means nutrient removal is important to prevent eutrophication downstream. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, contributing to the ecological health of the Danube basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Winden, a district of Reichertshofen in the state of Bavaria, Germany, near the B 300 road in the Landkreis Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm.
The plant serves approximately 2,967 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Ilm River, a tributary of the Danube River, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum requirement under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of its size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 3,500 m³ per day, with an average daily flow of 805.83 m³, indicating it operates well below its maximum capacity.
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