Overview
Trostberg wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 27,300 people in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Trostberg wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Trostberg, in the Landkreis Traunstein district of Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of about 27,300, placing it in the medium agglomeration category 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 with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and European standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Alz river, a tributary of the Inn, and then into the Danube. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, making this plant part of a large international river basin. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural and small industrial activities, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Trostberg plant discharges into the Alz river system, which flows into the Inn and then the Danube, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river network.
Frequently asked questions
The Trostberg wastewater treatment plant is located in Trostberg, in the Landkreis Traunstein district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 27,314 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which drains into the Alz river, a tributary of the Inn, and eventually into the Danube and the Black Sea.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment and compliance with effluent standards to protect receiving waters.
For agglomerations of this size, German plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, and may include tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas, as required by the EU directive.
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