Overview
Trabitz wastewater treatment plant in Weihersberg, Bayern, Germany, serves a small population of 974 with advanced treatment. The plant is currently closed.
Trabitz wastewater treatment plant is located in Weihersberg, a district of Trabitz in the Bavarian region of Germany. The facility serves a small population of 974 people and is classified as an advanced treatment plant. It is currently closed, with no operational status. As a German plant serving fewer than 2,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) requirements for small agglomerations. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal, which is common in sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 2,800 cubic meters per day, with a discharge volume of 246.5 cubic meters per day. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Waldnaab River, part of the Danube basin. The region is characterized by rural landscapes and small streams, supporting aquatic life and agricultural water use.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters small streams in the Waldnaab River catchment, which flows into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for agriculture. The advanced treatment level helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Weihersberg, a district of Trabitz, in the state of Bayern, Germany.
The plant serves a population of 974 people.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which typically includes biological treatment with nutrient removal.
As a German plant serving fewer than 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,800 cubic meters per day.
Nearby plants