Overview
Titting wastewater treatment plant in Emsing, Bavaria, Germany, serves 3,429 people with advanced treatment and a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.
The Titting wastewater treatment plant is located in Emsing, a district of Titting in the Eichstätt district of Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of 3,429 and has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 799.90 m³/day. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas and agglomerations of this scale. The plant's advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent, reducing nutrient loads and protecting downstream water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the ecological health of the region. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the Altmühl River system, a tributary of the Danube, supporting aquatic biodiversity and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Danube River basin. The receiving waters flow through the Altmühl River, a tributary of the Danube, and ultimately reach the Black Sea. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a habitat for fish and macroinvertebrates. The advanced treatment helps minimize eutrophication risks in downstream lakes and rivers.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Emsing, a district of Titting, in the Eichstätt district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population of 3,429 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Altmühl River, a tributary of the Danube River, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies, as required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for all agglomerations and advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
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