Overview
Sulzbach Rosenberg wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 32,395 people in Unterschwaig, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Sulzbach Rosenberg wastewater treatment plant is located in Unterschwaig, a district of Sulzbach-Rosenberg in the Bavarian region of Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 32,395, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The facility plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin. The Danube flows through Central and Eastern Europe before reaching the Black Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Unterschwaig, a district of Sulzbach-Rosenberg in the Landkreis Amberg-Sulzbach, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 32,395 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. Many German plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet strict water quality standards.
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