Overview
Tiefenbach wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 5,200 residents in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Tiefenbach wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Tiefenbach in the Landkreis Passau district of Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 5,200 people, classifying it as a small to medium 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 between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent discharging into freshwater. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality goals. 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 key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems by reducing nutrient and pollutant loads, supporting biodiversity in the downstream rivers and wetlands.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Central Europe. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient inputs that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tiefenbach, in the Landkreis Passau district of Bavaria, Germany, near the town of Passau.
The plant serves approximately 5,200 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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