Overview
Ruhmannsfelden wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Huberweid in Bavaria, Germany, with a population equivalent of 5,587. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Ruhmannsfelden wastewater treatment plant is located in the small community of Huberweid, within the municipality of Ruhmannsfelden in the Bavarian district of Regen, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of 5,587, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under 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 the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin via the Teisnach River. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, making the plant part of a large international river system that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Teisnach River, a tributary of the Regen River, which flows into the Danube River. The Danube is Europe's second-longest river, draining into the Black Sea and supporting a wide range of aquatic life, including migratory fish species. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its role in maintaining water quality in the Danube basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Huberweid, a locality within the municipality of Ruhmannsfelden, in the district of Regen, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 5,587 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Teisnach River, which flows into the Regen River and eventually the Danube River, draining into the Black Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000.
For agglomerations of this size (5,587 PE), the EU directive requires at least secondary treatment. Many German plants also incorporate tertiary treatment to meet stringent nutrient removal standards, especially in sensitive areas.
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