Overview
Tittling wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Tittling in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 15,679 people as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
The Tittling wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Tittling, in the Landkreis Passau district of Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 15,679 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube flows through several countries before reaching the Black Sea, making the plant's operations important for downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Danube ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin. The Danube flows through Central and Eastern Europe, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The region's watershed is ecologically sensitive, with habitats that depend on good water quality. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and wetland areas.
Frequently asked questions
The Tittling wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Tittling, in the Landkreis Passau district of Bavaria, Germany. Its address is Schneidermühle, PA 32, Kothingrub, Tittling.
The plant serves approximately 15,679 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually flowing into the Black Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
For medium agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard under the EU UWWTD. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet water quality standards, especially in sensitive catchment areas like the Danube basin.
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