Steinhoring Wastewater Treatment Plant, Steinhöring, Bayern, Germany

Steinhoring is a wastewater treatment plant located in Steinhöring, Bayern, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 2,749 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and treats municipal wastewater from the local community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU directive for smaller agglomerations. With a designed capacity of 4,200 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 546.74 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, indicating efficient treatment and potential for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic life, and maintaining the ecological balance of the downstream environment. Its advanced treatment ensures minimal environmental impact on the receiving waters.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing into the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional biodiversity. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream water quality and preventing eutrophication in sensitive areas.