Overview
Schwarzenfeld wastewater treatment plant serves Schwandorf, Bavaria, Germany, with a population equivalent of 34,832. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Schwarzenfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in Schwandorf, Bavaria, Germany, serving a population equivalent of 34,832. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region, situated near the B 85 road in the Fronberg district. As a medium-sized agglomeration, it plays a key role in managing wastewater from the local community. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents are classified as medium agglomerations and are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. In sensitive areas, such as those draining into nutrient-sensitive water bodies, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin via the Naab River. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, making the plant's operations relevant to the ecological health of this major European river system. Proper wastewater treatment helps protect downstream aquatic habitats and water quality.
Environmental context
The Schwarzenfeld plant discharges into the Naab River, a tributary of the Danube, which flows into the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's location in Bavaria, a region with significant agricultural activity, means that nutrient removal is critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The Schwarzenfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in Schwandorf, Bavaria, Germany, near the B 85 road in the Fronberg district.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 34,832, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Naab River, a tributary of the Danube, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may mandate tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas like the Danube basin.
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