Overview
Strasskirchen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 16,238 people in Wischlburg, Bayern, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Strasskirchen wastewater treatment plant is located in Wischlburg, within the municipality of Stephansposching in the Landkreis Deggendorf, Bayern, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,238, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, Strasskirchen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality goals. The treated effluent from Strasskirchen is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European waterway, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture, industry, and recreation downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting the ecological health of this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Danube River, which flows through Central and Eastern Europe before reaching the Black Sea. The Danube basin supports a rich diversity of fish species and migratory birds, making it an ecologically sensitive area. Effective wastewater treatment at Strasskirchen helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Strasskirchen WWTP is located in Wischlburg, within the municipality of Stephansposching, in the Landkreis Deggendorf, Bayern, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 16,238 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater from Strasskirchen is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Danube River basin.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size in Germany.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas.
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