Overview
Rinchnach wastewater treatment plant in Bavaria, Germany serves about 2,500 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the Danube basin ecosystem.
The Rinchnach wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Rinchnach in the Bavarian Forest region of Germany. It serves a population of approximately 2,500 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility typical of rural communities in southern Germany. As a secondary treatment plant, Rinchnach meets the minimum requirements under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per day and reports a discharge volume of about 755 cubic meters per day, indicating operational headroom for future growth. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that feed into the Regen River, a tributary of the Danube. This places the plant within the larger Danube River basin, which ultimately drains into the Black Sea. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive forested region.
Environmental context
The Rinchnach plant discharges into small watercourses that flow into the Regen River, part of the Danube basin. The Bavarian Forest is a region of high ecological value, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important corridor for migratory fish species. The Danube River system ultimately carries treated effluent to the Black Sea, making nutrient removal and secondary treatment essential for preventing eutrophication in downstream lakes and coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
The Rinchnach plant is located in the town of Rinchnach, in the Bavarian Forest region of Bavaria, Germany. Its address is Zwieseler Straße, Klessing, Rinchnach, Landkreis Regen, Bayern.
The plant serves approximately 2,466 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility for a rural community in the Bavarian Forest.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Regen River, a tributary of the Danube River system, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which meets the minimum requirements under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and German national water laws. For small communities like Rinchnach, secondary treatment is standard, with additional nutrient removal required if discharging into sensitive areas.
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