Overview
Teisnach wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 12,748 people in Geiersthal, Bayern, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Teisnach wastewater treatment plant is located in Geiersthal, a municipality in the Landkreis Regen district of Bayern, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 12,748 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. Its inland location places it within the Danube River basin, contributing to the regional water management infrastructure. As a German facility, Teisnach 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 plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality regulations. The regulatory framework also mandates monitoring and reporting to maintain environmental protection. The treated effluent from Teisnach is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Danube River, which drains into the Black Sea. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in protecting the Danube's ecological health, supporting diverse aquatic life and maintaining water quality for communities along the river. The surrounding region is characterized by forested hills and agricultural land, making effective wastewater treatment essential for preserving local biodiversity and groundwater resources.
Environmental context
Teisnach's treated wastewater enters local streams that feed into the Regen River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube ultimately flows into the Black Sea, making this plant part of a vast international watershed. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic species and serves as an important migratory corridor for fish. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the ecological balance of these water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
Teisnach wastewater treatment plant is located in Geiersthal, a municipality in the Landkreis Regen district of Bayern, Germany. The plant serves the local community and surrounding areas.
Teisnach wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 12,748 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Teisnach discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Regen River, a tributary of the Danube River, which ultimately drains into the Black Sea.
Teisnach, serving a population equivalent of about 12,748, falls 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 must comply with German national regulations implementing this directive.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving around 12,000 people typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or biological filtration, to meet EU and national standards. Advanced treatment may be required if the receiving water body is sensitive to nutrient pollution.
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