Overview
Sinzing OT Eilsbrunn wastewater treatment plant serves the Kühschlag area in Bayern, Germany, with a population equivalent of 3,639. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Sinzing OT Eilsbrunn is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Kühschlag area of Nittendorf, in the Landkreis Regensburg district of Bayern, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of 3,639, classifying it as a small agglomeration 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. Compliance with the directive ensures appropriate treatment before discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Danube River basin, as the region is part of the Danube watershed. The receiving water body supports aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Danube River basin, with treated effluent likely entering a local stream that flows into the Danube. The Danube is a major European river that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture and industry. The plant's discharge must meet quality standards to protect downstream habitats and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kühschlag, a locality in the municipality of Nittendorf, in the Landkreis Regensburg district of Bayern, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 3,639, which classifies it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that is part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Danube River.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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