Overview
Rudelzhausen wastewater treatment plant serves the Kirchdorf area in Bavaria, Germany, with a population equivalent of 3,350. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Rudelzhausen wastewater treatment plant is located in Kirchdorf, a municipality in the Landkreis Freising district of Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 3,350 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Danube River basin. The Danube flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing important ecosystem services. The region's agricultural and rural character makes proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality in the receiving streams.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kirchdorf, in the Landkreis Freising district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 3,350 people.
The plant treats wastewater from the Kirchdorf area, with effluent discharging into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing into the Black Sea.
As a German plant serving a small agglomeration (under 10,000 population equivalent), it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment to protect the environment.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU directive, ensuring removal of organic matter and nutrients to safeguard receiving water bodies.
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